One Man's Hero (1999)

One Man's Hero tells the little-known story of the St. Patrick's Brigade or San Patricios, a group of Irish immigrants who deserted to Mexico after encountering religious and ethnic prejudice in the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War. The plot centers around the personal story of John Riley, an Irishman who had been a seargent in the American Army who leads the brigade, as he leads his men in battle and struggles with authorities on both sides of the border. More »

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