Romero
“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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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ROMERO Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-19
Top Cast
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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
Robert Viharo
Col. Ernesto Dorio
Harold Cannon
Gen. Humberto
Claudio Brook
Bishop Flores
Martin LaSalle
Bishop Rivera y Damas
Eduardo López Rojas
Bishop Cordova
Paco Mauri
Salvador Ramos
Rubén Rojo
Archbishop Chavez
Omar Rodríguez
Rafael Zelada
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 6, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Duigan
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sacret Young
- Original Score
- Gabriel Yared
- Original Title
- Romero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Paulist Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Duigan
John Sacret Young
Gabriel Yared
Geoff Burton
Frans Vandenburg
Lawrence Mortorff, Ellwood Kieser, John Sacret Young
Department Leadership Roster
John Duigan
Director
Geoff Burton
Director of Photography
Roger Ford
Production Design
Ellwood Kieser
Producer
Frans Vandenburg
Editor
Ángel de la Peña
Stunt Coordinator
John Sacret Young
Screenplay
Gabriel Yared
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Romero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Romero 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 directed Romero?
Romero was directed by John Duigan.
Who stars in Romero?
The principal cast of Romero includes Raúl Juliá, Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia, Eddie Velez, Alejandro Bracho.
When was Romero released and how long is it?
Romero was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Romero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Romero was composed by Gabriel Yared.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Romero?
Romero holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).