One Man's Hero
"One man's hero is another man's traitor."
Originally released in 1999. One Man's Hero is a western/action film. directed by Lance Hool. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tom Berenger, Joaquim de Almeida, and Daniela Romo
Synopsis
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
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 2, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Tom Berenger
as Captain John Riley
Joaquim de Almeida
as Cortina
Daniela Romo
as Marta
Mark Moses
as Col. Benton Lacy
Stuart Graham
as Corporal Kenneally
Gregg Fitzgerald
as Paddy Noonan
Don Wycherley
as Brian Athlone
Wolf Muser
as Cpl. Schultz
Luke Hayden
as Seamus McDougherty
Ilia Volok
as Daniel Grzbalski
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Arco Films S.L
- Hool/Macdonald Productions
- Filmax
- Silver Lion Films
- Producciones San Patricia
- Televisa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Man's Hero about?
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 enco...
Who directed One Man's Hero?
One Man's Hero was directed by Lance Hool.
How long is One Man's Hero?
One Man's Hero has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was One Man's Hero released?
One Man's Hero was released on August 2, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in One Man's Hero?
The main cast of One Man's Hero includes Tom Berenger, Joaquim de Almeida, Daniela Romo, Mark Moses, Stuart Graham.