One Man's Hero

1999

Action / Drama / History / Romance / War / Western

10
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 38% · 8 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 63% · 1K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.0/10 10 1439 1.4K

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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

Director

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Lance Hool

Top cast

Don Wycherley Photo
Don Wycherley as Brian Athlone
Mark Thomas Photo
Mark Thomas as McFadden
Tom Berenger Photo
Tom Berenger as John Riley
Gary Hershberger Photo
Gary Hershberger as Eammon Daly
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1.1 GB
1280*544
English 2.0
R
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23.976 fps
2 hr 2 min
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2.04 GB
1920*816
English 2.0
R
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
2 hr 2 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by SPDonlan

Terrific material; terrible movie. By the nineteenth century

Terrific material; terrible movie. By the nineteenth century, Irish catholic soldiers had centuries of experience abroad, in the service of the British Empire, as well as in continental armies and across South America. Here, the St Patrick's Battalion, a largely Irish unit, defends Mexico in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). There are complex subjects here – American imperialism and racism, patriotism and pan-religious loyalties – all in the period of the Great Famine (1845-1852). But the film is so melodramatic, so poorly produced, directed, and acted, that it’s difficult to trust any of it, even by the standards of historical accuracy in film.
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Reviewed by mercybell 10 / 10

Captivating film about a tragic story

"One Man's Hero" is a beautiful film. Beneath any flaws in style and editing, discussions of touchy subject matter, etc. etc., it presents the incredible true story of a group of Irish immigrants who deserted the US army to fight with Mexico during the Mexican War to become the San Patricios. For an $18 million film and fairly unknown director, it stands the test well and emerges an educational and compelling piece of moviemaking.

Truth be told, there's nothing spectacular about the battle scenes or any groundbreaking aspects, but the collective strength of the cast and the solid script pay homage to these men. The film boasts several brilliant "moments", a sub-plot romance, wonderful performances from supporting cast, a thought provoking subject from the archives of history, and the drama and charismatic profundity of a lost cause and ultimate tragedy. Kudos to great score and utilizing the terrain to the benefit of the film.

Though it's not a blazing Oscar candidate, this is a wonderful, sad, and highly personal film about human beings trying to make the best of an unusual and dangerous situation. It has a layered cultural atmosphere that is refreshing and enlightening, and no doubt you'll end the film with a new appreciation of history and belief in good film.

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