Romero
Romero

Romero

7.0
August 25, 1989
1h 45m

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

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.

Director

John Duigan

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

Alejandro Bracho

Father Alfonzo Osuna

Tony Plana

Tony Plana

Father Manuel Morantes

Harold Gould