Romero (1989)

Romero (1989)

In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth. 1989-08-25 United States of America 105 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Raúl Juliá is Archbishop Oscar Romero
Archbishop Oscar Romero
Richard Jordan is Father Rutilio Grande
Father Rutilio Grande
Ana Alicia is Arista Zelada
Arista Zelada
Eddie Velez is Lt. Columa
Lt. Columa
Alejandro Bracho is Father Alfonzo Osuna
Father Alfonzo Osuna
Tony Plana is Father Manuel Morantes
Father Manuel Morantes
Harold Gould is Francisco Galedo
Francisco Galedo
Lucy Reina is Lucia
Al Ruscio is Bishop Estrada
Bishop Estrada
Tony Perez is Father Rafael Villez
Father Rafael Villez
Robert Viharo is Col. Ernesto Dorio
Col. Ernesto Dorio
Harold Cannon is Gen. Humberto
Gen. Humberto