Romero (1989)

  • PG-13
  • 08/25/1989 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 1h 45m

In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth.

Overview

Romero is a compelling and deeply moving look at the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, who made the ultimate sacrifice in a passionate stand against social injustice and oppression in his county. This film chronicles the transformation of Romero from an apolitical, complacent priest to a committed leader of the Salvadoran people.

John Duigan

Director

John Sacret Young

Screenplay

Cast

Raúl Juliá's headshot

Raúl Juliá

Archbishop Oscar Romero
Richard Jordan's headshot

Richard Jordan

Father Rutilio Grande
Ana Alicia's headshot

Ana Alicia

Arista Zelada
Eddie Velez's headshot

Eddie Velez

Lt. Columa
Alejandro Bracho's headshot

Alejandro Bracho

Father Alfonzo Osuna
Tony Plana's headshot

Tony Plana

Father Manuel Morantes
Harold Gould's headshot

Harold Gould

Francisco Galedo
Lucy Reina's headshot

Lucy Reina

Lucia

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