Movie

Romero

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

★ 6.9(44)19891h 45m

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Good to know

Director: John Duigan
Release date: 1989-08-12
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paulist Productions

Romero — trailer

About Romero

Romero is a 1989 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by John Duigan, starring Raúl Juliá, Richard Jordan and Ana Alicia. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 44 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Romero in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Robert Viharo

Col. Ernesto Dorio

Harold Cannon

Gen. Humberto

Themes & keywords

social controlbishoppublic murdermurdersocial commentarypriestchurchcatholicismreflective

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Romero in Mexico?+

Romero is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Romero on Netflix?+

Romero is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Romero?+

Romero has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Romero?+

Romero stars Raúl Juliá, Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia, Eddie Velez and Alejandro Bracho.

When did Romero come out?+

Romero is a 1989 movie directed by John Duigan.

What genre is Romero?+

Romero is Drama and History film.

Who directed Romero?+

Romero was directed by John Duigan.