Drama ·History · United States of America · 1989 · 1h 45m

Romero

Romero poster
Director
John Duigan
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
Crew
Geoff Burton — Director of Photography Frans Vandenburg — Editor Gabriel Yared — Original Music Composer John Sacret Young — Screenplay Ellwood Kieser — Producer Roger Ford — Production Design
Tagline

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

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.

Trailer Romero — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
social controlbishoppublic murdermurdersocial commentarypriestchurchcatholicismreflective
Key Collaborators
John Duigan Director Geoff Burton Director of Photography Frans Vandenburg Editor Gabriel Yared Original Music Composer John Sacret Young Screenplay Ellwood Kieser Producer Roger Ford Production Design
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