Romero
"In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth."
Originally released in 1989. Romero is a drama/history film. directed by John Duigan.
Starring Raúl Juliá, Richard Jordan, and Ana Alicia
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (39 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Raúl Juliá
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paulist Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Romero about?
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...
Who directed Romero?
Romero was directed by John Duigan.
How long is Romero?
Romero has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Romero released?
Romero was released on August 25, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Romero?
The main cast of Romero includes Raúl Juliá, Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia, Eddie Velez, Alejandro Bracho.