Released
Romero
August 25 1989 (over 35 years ago)Rating
69
Based on
35 reviews
In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth.
- Director: John Duigan
- Writer: John Sacret Young
- Genres: Drama, History
- Runtime: 1 h 45 m
- Country: United States of America
- Company: Paulist Productions
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.
