There are so many great TRUE stories in the world, and every time hollywood twists it to make it something else, it's a disaster. Why is hollywood so afraid of the truth?? Read the autobiography Battle Hymn by Major Dean Hess. If only the script would have gone along with reality, it would have been a great movie. We have a lot to learn and appreciate from real heroes, who are becoming scarce.
I liked the plane fight scenes, the orphan scenes and this movie showcased probably my favorite character for Dan Duryea. I did not appreciate the hinting of possible romantic feelings between Hess and En Soon Yung. James Edwards had a small but admirable part as Lt Maples. I was saddened by Dan DeFore's character, who appears to have died not knowing Jesus' saving grace. But mainly, Major Hess's character and script was wrong in too many important ways.
Review of Battle Hymn
