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. English with optional French or Spanish subtitles. 120 min.