Rock Hudson gives a perfect performance as Colonel Dean Hess, a World War II pilot who launches an air attack that inadvertently obliterates a German orphanage. After the war, Hess becomes a minister and tries desperately to deal with the guilt he retains from the bombing. When the Korean War erupts, Hess learns about hundreds of Korean children left orphaned by the fighting and reenlists. ...See Full Description
entertaining yet thought provoking an excelent movie. that touches all the senses. a very passionate movie that shows the other side of war and one mans effort to help his fellow man. By p_hgalres (schenectady ny)
The Fabulous Fifties A typical 50s' production, Battle Hymn almost seems like it could break out into a musical. It has that pace and high-minded perspective that no studio would dare put on film these days. By a reviewer (Dallas, TX USA) This review is for a different format.
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