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Romero

PG-1319891h 45mJohn Duigan
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 80%

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

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.

DramaHistory
Social ControlBishopPublic MurderMurderSocial CommentaryPriestChurchCatholicismReflective

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What is Romero (1989) about?

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.

Who stars in Romero?

Romero stars Raúl Juliá (Archbishop Oscar Romero), Richard Jordan (Father Rutilio Grande), Ana Alicia (Arista Zelada), Eddie Velez (Lt. Columa), Alejandro Bracho (Father Alfonzo Osuna). The film was directed by John Duigan.

How long is Romero?

Romero has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated PG-13.

Is Romero worth watching?

Romero holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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