Romero (1989)

08/25/1989 (US) • 1h 45m

Drama, History

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.

Top Billed Cast

Raúl Juliá

Archbishop Oscar Romero

Richard Jordan

Father Rutilio Grande

Ana Alicia

Arista Zelada

Eddie Velez

Lt. Columa

Alejandro Bracho

Father Alfonzo Osuna

Tony Plana

Father Manuel Morantes

Harold Gould

Francisco Galedo

Al Ruscio

Bishop Estrada


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

social control

bishop

public murder

murder

social commentary

priest

church

catholicism

reflective

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