Romero (1989)
In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth.
102 min
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.
- Release date
- October 19, 1989
- Country of origin
- United States, Mexico
Trailer
Cast
- Raul Julia as Archbishop Oscar Romero
- Richard Jordan as Father Rutilio Grande
- Ana Alicia as Arista Zelada
- Eddie Velez as Lt. Columa
- Alejandro Bracho as Father Alfonzo Osuna
- Tony Plana as Father Manuel Morantes
- Harold Gould as Francisco Galedo
- Lucy Reina as Lucia
- Al Ruscio as Bishop Estrada
- Tony Perez as Father Rafael Villez
Crew
- John Duigan · Director
- John Sacret Young · Writer
- Ellwood Kieser · Producer
- Gabriel Yared · Composer
- Geoff Burton · Cinematographer
- Frans Vandenburg · Editor
- Bob Morones · Casting director
- Roger Ford · Production designer