One Man's Hero
“One man's hero is another man's traitor.”
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
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Tom Berenger
Captain John Riley
Joaquim de Almeida
Cortina
Daniela Romo
Marta
Mark Moses
Col. Benton Lacy
Stuart Graham
Corporal Kenneally
Gregg Fitzgerald
Paddy Noonan
Don Wycherley
Brian Athlone
Wolf Muser
Cpl. Schultz
Luke Hayden
Seamus McDougherty
Ilia Volok
Daniel Grzbalski
Patrick Bergin
General Winfield Scott
James Gammon
General Zachary Taylor
Carlos Carrasco
Dominguez
Stephen Tobolowsky
Captain Gaine
Dermot Martin
Seamus Fitzgerald
Mark Thomas
McFadden
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lance Hool
- Screenplay & Story
- Milton S. Gelman
- Original Score
- Ernest Troost
- Original Title
- One Man's Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Mexico, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Arco Films S.L, Hool/Macdonald Productions, Filmax, Silver Lion Films, Producciones San Patricia, Televisa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lance Hool
Milton S. Gelman
Ernest Troost
Pancho Alcaine, João Fernandes
Mark Conte
William J. MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Lance Hool
Director
Milton S. Gelman
Writer
Carol H. Beule
Costume Design
Matthew Jacobsen
Costume Design
Mark Conte
Editor
William J. MacDonald
Producer
João Fernandes
Director of Photography
Ernest Troost
Original Music Composer
Peter Wooley
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Man's Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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
Who directed One Man's Hero?
One Man's Hero was directed by Lance Hool.
Who stars in One Man's Hero?
The principal cast of One Man's Hero includes Tom Berenger, Joaquim de Almeida, Daniela Romo, Mark Moses, Stuart Graham.
When was One Man's Hero released and how long is it?
One Man's Hero was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for One Man's Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Man's Hero was composed by Ernest Troost.
What is the age rating and content advisory for One Man's Hero?
One Man's Hero holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).