Movie: Romero

Top 10 Billed 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
Alejandro Bracho

Father Alfonzo Osuna

Tony Plana
Tony Plana

Father Manuel Morantes

Harold Gould
Harold Gould

Francisco Galedo

Lucy Reina
Lucy Reina

Lucia

Al Ruscio
Al Ruscio

Bishop Estrada

Tony Perez
Tony Perez

Father Rafael Villez

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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1989-08-25

  • Average

    7.039

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
  • Tagline

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

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    EnglishDeutsch
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