Romero(1989)

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

70

1h 45m

  • Drama,
  • History

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.

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

  • Tony Plana

    Tony Plana

    Father Manuel Morantes

  • Harold Gould

    Harold Gould

    Francisco Galedo

  • Al Ruscio

    Al Ruscio

    Bishop Estrada

  • Tony Perez

    Tony Perez

    Father Rafael Villez

  • Robert Viharo

    Robert Viharo

    Col. Ernesto Dorio

  • Claudio Brook

    Claudio Brook

    Bishop Flores

  • Martin LaSalle

    Martin LaSalle

    Bishop Rivera y Damas

  • Eduardo López Rojas

    Eduardo López Rojas

    Bishop Cordova

  • Paco Mauri

    Paco Mauri

    Salvador Ramos

  • Rubén Rojo

    Rubén Rojo

    Archbishop Chavez

  • Omar Rodríguez

    Omar Rodríguez

    Rafael Zelada

  • Juan Peláez

    Juan Peláez

    Ernesto Claramount

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    Status

    Released (Aug 25, 1989)

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