Romero

Romero

1989
1h 45m
7.0

7.0/10

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"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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Paulist Productions
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
German English

Quick Facts

Release Date August 12, 1989
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0098219

Cast

Raúl Juliá
Raúl Juliá

Archbishop Oscar Romero

Richard Jordan
Richard Jordan

Father Rutilio Grande

Ana Alicia
Ana Alicia

Arista Zelada

Eddie Velez
Eddie Velez

Lt. Columa

Alejandro Bracho
Alejandro Bracho

Father Alfonzo Osuna

Tony Plana
Tony Plana

Father Manuel Morantes

Harold Gould
Harold Gould

Francisco Galedo

Lucy Reina
Lucy Reina

Lucia

Al Ruscio
Al Ruscio

Bishop Estrada

Tony Perez
Tony Perez

Father Rafael Villez

Robert Viharo
Robert Viharo

Col. Ernesto Dorio

Harold Cannon
Harold Cannon

Gen. Humberto

Key Crew

Lawrence Mortorff
Executive Producer
Ellwood Kieser
Producer
John Duigan
Director
John Sacret Young
Executive Producer
John Sacret Young
Screenplay