One Man's Hero

Plot Summary

One Man's Hero tells the little-known story of the "St. Patrick's Battalion" or "San Patricios," a group of mostly Irish and other immigrants of the Catholic faith 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 sergeant in the American Army who is commissioned as a captain in the Mexican army and commands the battalion, as he leads his men in battle and struggles with authorities on both sides of the border

Top Cast

Tom Berenger Captain John Riley

Joaquim de Almeida Cortina

Daniela Romo Marta

Mark Moses Col. Benton Lacy

Stuart Graham Corporal Kenneally