Action / Drama / History / Romance / War / Western
Synopsis
Set during the U.S.-Mexican War of the 1840s, this exciting historical drama chronicles the story of the Saint Patrick Battalion. Irish immigrants who joined the U.S. Army after being promised citizenship, but instead met with prejudice and opted to settle in Mexican-owned land, the men known as the "San Patricios" fought for their adopted home against overwhelming odds.
Directed by
Lance Hool
Written by
Milton S. Gelman
Starring
Tom Berenger (Sgt. / Lt. / Capt. John Riley); Joaquim de Almeida (Cortina); Daniela Romo (Marta); Mark Moses (Col. Benton Lacy); Stuart Graham (Cpl. Kenneally); Gregg Fitzgerald (Paddy Noonan); Don Wycherley (Brian Athlone); Wolf Muser (Cpl. Schultz); Luke Hayden (Seamus McDougherty); Ilia Volokh (Daniel Grzbalski (as Ilia Volok)); Patrick Bergin (Gen. Winfield Scott); James Gammon (Gen. Zachary Taylor); Carlos Carrasco (Dominguez); Stephen Tobolowsky (Capt. Gaine); Dermot Martin (Seamus Fitzgerald). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
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