Romero (1989)

6.9/10 • 105 min • Drama History

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

Archbishop Oscar Romero

Richard Jordan

Father Rutilio Grande

Ana Alicia

Arista Zelada

Eddie Velez

Lt. Columa

Tony Plana

Father Manuel Morantes

Harold Gould

Francisco Galedo

Lucy Reina

Lucia

Al Ruscio

Bishop Estrada

Tony Perez

Father Rafael Villez

Robert Viharo

Col. Ernesto Dorio

Claudio Brook

Bishop Flores

Martin LaSalle

Bishop Rivera y Damas

Eduardo López Rojas

Bishop Cordova

Rubén Rojo

Archbishop Chavez

Omar Rodríguez

Rafael Zelada

Juan Peláez

Ernesto Claramount

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