Romero (1989)
"In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth."

Title: Romero
Original Title: Romero
Release Date: 1989-08-25
Status: Released
Rating: 6.9/10 (from 35 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Drama, History
Production Companies: Paulist Productions
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

Alejandro Bracho
Father Alfonzo Osuna

Tony Plana
Father Manuel Morantes

Harold Gould
Francisco Galedo

Lucy Reina
Lucia

Al Ruscio
Bishop Estrada

Tony Perez
Father Rafael Villez