Now Playing Synopsis: A defining battle in Mexican history comes to the big screen in this historical war drama detailing the Battle of Puebla. The year was 1862: As the conquering French army attempts to establish a monarchy in Mexico, General Ignacio Zaragoza (Kuno Becker) assembles a ramshackle regiment in a bid to defend the city of Puebla. Outnumbered and outgunned, the brave soldiers fight to drive out the invading forces as the flames of war stoke the passions of two young Mexican lovers. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Cast: Kuno Becker, Angélica Aragón, William Miller, Liz Gallardo, Christian Vazquez Movie Details Play Trailer
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