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Romero

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

1989 · PG-13 · 1h 45m

Directed by John Duigan

6.9

TMDB audience score
47 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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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

  • Robert Viharo
    Col. Ernesto Dorio

  • Harold Cannon
    Gen. Humberto

  • Claudio Brook
    Bishop Flores

  • Martin LaSalle
    Bishop Rivera y Damas

  • Eduardo López Rojas
    Bishop Cordova

  • Paco Mauri
    Salvador Ramos

  • Rubén Rojo
    Archbishop Chavez

  • Omar Rodríguez
    Rafael Zelada