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Romero (1989)

Romero (1989)

Drama History

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

Release Date: 1989, August 12
Directors: John Duigan
Countries: United States of America
Production: Paulist Productions
Cast: Tony Perez, Richard Jordan, Eddie Velez, Al Ruscio, Damián Alcázar, Tony Plana, Harold Gould, Alejandro Bracho, Guy De Saint Cyr, Claudio Brook, Juan Peláez, Raúl Juliá

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

murder priest church social commentary reflective public murder catholicism bishop social control