I first saw this as a ypung kid, andvlster on B&W TV. Its appeal to me was the aerial battle scenes. Hudson plays real life WW2 and Koresn War fighter ace, Col Dean 'Killer' Hess who after WW2 becomes a church minister after accidentally destroying an orphanage with many children killed. Called back to duty to train Sth Korean fighter pilots on F51 aircraft 'Killer' Hess has again to fly combat, bringing down Nth Korean aircraft and strafing ground troops. The story brings out Hess's inner moral turmoil which he ameliorates as he undertakes a rescue of a hundred or so orphans from advancing Nth Korean troops. Hudson, known more for his good looks than acting, performs credibly in the role. Overall, worth a look.
Review of Battle Hymn
