Salvador
“Dateline: 1980, El Salvador. Correspondent: Richard Boyle, Photojournalist - Guatemala, Iran, Vietnam, Chile, Belfast, Lebanon, Cambodia...”
Synopsis
In 1980, an American journalist covering the Salvadoran Civil War becomes entangled with both the leftist guerrilla groups and the right-wing military dictatorship while trying to rescue his girlfriend and her children.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Salvador (1986) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-20
Top Cast
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James Woods
Richard Boyle
Jim Belushi
Doctor Rock
Michael Murphy
Ambassador Thomas Kelly
John Savage
John Cassady
Elpidia Carrillo
Maria
Tony Plana
Major Maximilliano Casanova
Colby Chester
Jack Morgan
Cynthia Gibb
Cathy Moore
Will MacMillan
Colonel Bentley Hyde Sr.
Valerie Wildman
Pauline Axelrod
José Carlos Ruiz
Archbishop Romero
Jorge Luke
Colonel Julio Figueroa
Juan Fernández
Army Lieutenant
Salvador Sánchez
Human Rights Leader
Rosario Zúñiga
Human Rights Assistant
Giles Millinaire
French Reporter
John Doe
Roberto, Restaurant Owner
Leticia Valenzuela
Woman Rebel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Santa Barbara Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 23, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 30, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.33x
-$3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Stone, Rick Boyle
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Salvador
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Hemdale, Cinema '85, Estudios Churubusco Azteca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Stone
Oliver Stone, Rick Boyle
Georges Delerue
Robert Richardson
Claire Simpson
Oliver Stone, John Daly, Derek Gibson, Gerald Green
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Stone
Director
Claire Simpson
Editor
Bruno Rubeo
Production Design
Oliver Stone
Producer
Kathryn Morrison
Costume Design
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Robert Richardson
Director of Photography
Oliver Stone
Writer
Rick Boyle
Writer
Gerald Green
Producer
Bill Catching
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salvador
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Salvador about?
In 1980, an American journalist covering the Salvadoran Civil War becomes entangled with both the leftist guerrilla groups and the right-wing military dictatorship while trying to rescue his girlfriend and her children.
Who directed Salvador?
Salvador was directed by Oliver Stone.
Who stars in Salvador?
The principal cast of Salvador includes James Woods, Jim Belushi, Michael Murphy, John Savage, Elpidia Carrillo.
When was Salvador released and how long is it?
Salvador was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of Salvador?
Salvador had a reported production budget of $4.5M and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (0.33 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Salvador?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salvador was composed by Georges Delerue.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Salvador?
Salvador holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).