Romero (1989)
25/08/1989
Drama, History
1h 45m
- 70% (38 votes)
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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.
- John DuiganDirector
- John Sacret YoungScreenplay
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Keywords
- social control
- bishop
- public murder
- murder
- social commentary
- priest
- church
- catholicism
- reflective
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
Lucy Reina
Lucia
Al Ruscio
Bishop Estrada
Tony Perez
Father Rafael Villez
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