One Man's Hero
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Actor: Daniela Romo, Joaquim de Almeida, Mark Moses, Stuart Graham, Tom BerengerDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 5.1; Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 121 minutes
Published: 1998
DVD Release Date: 2000-02-29
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Summary of One Man's Hero
The true story of the St. Patrick Battalion, a group of Irish soldiers enlisted to fight in the Mexican-American War. When they are persecuted for their Catholic faith by the U.S. Army, fellow compatriot Sergeant John Riley leads them in a desperate escape across the border into enemy territory, where they must convince a rebel leader to let them fight against the US to protect their religious beliefs. Stars Tom Berenger and Patrick Bergin.This historical drama set during the Mexican War is ambitious and tries to grapple with some serious themes, but it also tends to meander before finally finding a dramatic conclusion. Tom Berenger, who puts in a credible performance as an Irishman serving as an officer in the U.S. Army of the late 1840s, impulsively rides off with band of deserters, fellow Irish immigrants who have been persecuted for practicing their Catholic religion in the ranks. Berenger's character and the rebellious Irish lads flee into the hills of Mexico, where they are quickly taken captive by banditos who happen to be encamped with beautiful señoritas wearing dresses that can just never stay up on both shoulders at once. A romantic plot begins, but is put aside while Berenger and his men form their own Irish brigade to fight with the Mexicans against the U.S. troops invading from the north. After a series of hard-fought battles, their endeavors end disastrously. The setting of the Mexican War is a welcome change from most military adventure films, but unfortunately the screenplay seldom breaks away from a languid pace and clichéd situations, and what drama can be mustered plays out predictably. --Robert J. McNamara
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