Movie shows extreme prejudice and hatred Irish immigrants faced from "natives": white Americans born in the United States who believed the Irish immigrants were taking their jobs away. Explores the less-than-noble ways in which the Union Army drafted Irish immigrants just off the boat to fight the Civil War.

Extremely graphic violence, many characters wounded and killed. Extended riot scenes in which characters are shot, killed at point-blank range, stabbed, blown up by cannon fire. Graphic stabbing deaths. Execution by hanging. Ears bitten off during fighting. Corrupt police officer killed, hung off a lamp post like a crucifixion. Character impaled on a fence. During riot scenes, African Americans singled out, brutally beaten before being killed. Fighting with fists, kicks, head butts. Character branded on face with a hot sword.

Sexual references and situations including prostitution.

Strong language.

Not applicable

Drinking and smoking