Battle Hymn(1957)
The true story of Col. Dean Hess, clergyman turned fighter pilot!
Battle Hymn Synopsis
Dean Hess, who entered the ministry to atone for bombing a German orphanage, decides he’s a failure at preaching. Rejoined to train pilots early in the Korean War, he finds Korean orphans raiding the airbase garbage. With a pretty Korean teacher, he sets up an orphanage for them and others.
Battle Hymn (1957) is a drama and war film directed by Douglas Sirk, released on February 14, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Rock Hudson, Anna Kashfi, Dan Duryea and Don DeFore. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Douglas Sirk
- Writers:
- Charles Grayson, Vincent B. Evans
- Producers:
- Ross Hunter
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Metty
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,400,000
- Revenue:
- $3,900,000
- Status:
- Released
Battle Hymn (1957) Trailer
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Battle Hymn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rock Hudson
as Col. Dean E. Hess
Anna Kashfi
as En Soon Yang
Dan Duryea
as Sgt. Herman
Don DeFore
as Capt. Dan Skidmore
Martha Hyer
as Mary Hess
Jock Mahoney
as Maj. Frank Moore
Alan Hale Jr.
as Mess Sergeant
James Edwards
as Lt. Maples
Richard Loo
as Gen. Kim (scenes deleted)
Simon Scott
as Lt. Hollis
Carl Benton Reid
as Deacon Edwards
Philip Ahn
as Old Man
Key crew
Directed by Douglas Sirk, written by Charles Grayson and Vincent B. Evans, produced by Ross Hunter.
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Battle Hymn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 27 ratings.
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Battle Hymn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Battle Hymn online?
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Battle Hymn (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Battle Hymn?
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The main cast of Battle Hymn (1957) includes Rock Hudson, Anna Kashfi, Dan Duryea, Don DeFore and Martha Hyer. The film was directed by Douglas Sirk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Battle Hymn released?
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Battle Hymn was released on February 14, 1957 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Battle Hymn worth watching?
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Battle Hymn (1957) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Battle Hymn?
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Yes. The official Battle Hymn trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.