Romero(1989)
In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth.
Romero 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.
Romero (1989) is a drama and history film directed by John Duigan, released on August 12, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Raúl Juliá, Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia and Eddie Velez. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- John Duigan
- Writers:
- John Sacret Young
- Producers:
- Ellwood Kieser
- Cinematographer:
- Geoff Burton
- Composer:
- Gabriel Yared
- Production:
- Paulist Productions
- Status:
- Released
Romero (1989) Trailer
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Romero Cast & Crew
Main 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
Alejandro Bracho
as Father Alfonzo Osuna
Tony Plana
as Father Manuel Morantes
Harold Gould
as Francisco Galedo
Lucy Reina
as Lucia
Al Ruscio
as Bishop Estrada
Tony Perez
as Father Rafael Villez
Robert Viharo
as Col. Ernesto Dorio
- Harold Cannon
Harold Cannon
as Gen. Humberto
Key crew
Directed by John Duigan, written by John Sacret Young, produced by Ellwood Kieser.
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Romero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 46 ratings.
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Romero – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Romero online?
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Romero (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Romero?
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The main cast of Romero (1989) includes Raúl Juliá, Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia, Eddie Velez and Alejandro Bracho. The film was directed by John Duigan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Romero released?
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Romero was released on August 12, 1989 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Romero worth watching?
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Romero (1989) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Romero?
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Yes. The official Romero trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.