Romero

Romero

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

PG-13 1989 · 105 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama, History

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

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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
Robert Viharo Col. Ernesto Dorio
Harold Cannon Gen. Humberto

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