One Man's Hero

A somber, sweeping historical drama that immerses you in the moral complexities of loyalty and betrayal, with a heavy emotional toll.

Directed by

Lance Hool

Genres

Western, Action, Drama

Starring

Tom Berenger, Joaquim de Almeida, Daniela Romo

Tagline

One man's hero is another man's traitor.

Overview

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

How it feels

Earnest, dark, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, loyalty, justice, identity

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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