The Mexican American War(2006)
The Mexican American War Synopsis
One of the most controversial conflicts in U.S. history, the Mexican-American War erupted as President James K. Polk sought to extend the borders of the nation to the Pacific, taking by force whatever territory stood in the way. This special, produced by The History Channel and hosted by Oscar de la Hoya, looks at the war from the perspective of both countries, and chronicles the fighting from its inception to its conclusion with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
The Mexican American War (2006) is a documentary, history and war film directed by Jim Lindsay, released on September 29, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Oscar de la Hoya, Steve Moreno, David John Cole and Art Bonilla. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Lindsay
- Writers:
- Jim Lindsay
- Production:
- History, Jim Lindsay Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Mexican American War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Oscar de la Hoya
as Host
- Steve Moreno
Steve Moreno
as Narrator
- David John Cole
David John Cole
as General Zachary Taylor
Art Bonilla
as General Santa Ana
- Chris Connor
Chris Connor
as George McClellan
Ron Fallica
as General George B. McClellan
- Phillip Roebuck
Phillip Roebuck
as Robert E. Lee
Key crew
Directed by Jim Lindsay, written by Jim Lindsay.
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The Mexican American War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Mexican American War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mexican American War online?
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The Mexican American War (2006) is available to stream on History Vault, HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Mexican American War?
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The main cast of The Mexican American War (2006) includes Oscar de la Hoya, Steve Moreno, David John Cole, Art Bonilla and Chris Connor. The film was directed by Jim Lindsay. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mexican American War released?
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The Mexican American War was released on September 29, 2006 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Mexican American War worth watching?
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The Mexican American War (2006) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.