Romero (1989)

Drama History

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.

Updated May 11 2020

Releases:

US -

1989-08-25

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Keywords:

kirche katholizismus pfarrer kritik am system social control bishop public murder murder priest indie

FACTS

Runtime: 105 mins Rating: 7.1 Tag Line: In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth.

Cast

Martin LaSalle

Bishop Rivera y Damas

Richard Jordan

Father Rutilio Grande

Harold Gould

Francisco Galedo

Omar Rodríguez

Rafael Zelada

Raúl Juliá

Archbishop Oscar Bishop

Al Ruscio

Bishop Estrada

Claudio Brook

Bishop Flores

Tony Plana

Father Manuel Morantes