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Romero

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

19897.01h 45m

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.

Directed by John Duigan
Written by John Sacret Young
Produced by Ellwood Kieser
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Top 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

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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

Themes & Keywords

social controlbishoppublic murdermurdersocial commentarypriestchurchcatholicismreflective

About Romero

Romero is a drama, history film released in 1989 exploring themes of social control, bishop, public murder, murder, social commentary, priest. Directed by John Duigan, it stars Raúl Juliá, Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia. 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.

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