CinemaOSMovie · 1989 · 1h 45m · PG-13

Romero

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

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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.

Directed byJohn Duigan

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
EN
Released
August 12, 1989
Studios
Paulist Productions

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ROMERO Trailer

ROMERO Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

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

Creative team
Directed by
John Duigan
John Duigan
Written by
John Sacret Young
Produced by
Ellwood Kieser

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