Movie · 1989
Romero
“In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth.”
Released 12 August 1989 105 min Drama / History More from 1989 → IMDb ↗ · Letterboxd ↗ · TMDB ↗
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.
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How old were they?
Harold Gould
as Francisco Galedo
Al Ruscio
as Bishop Estrada
Claudio Brook
as Bishop Flores
Tony Perez
as Father Rafael Villez
Martin LaSalle
as Bishop Rivera y Damas
Richard Jordan
as Father Rutilio Grande
Eduardo López Rojas
as Bishop Cordova
Harold Cannon
as Gen. Humberto
Raúl Juliá
as Archbishop Oscar Romero
Robert Viharo
as Col. Ernesto Dorio
Tony Plana
as Father Manuel Morantes
Ana Alicia
as Arista Zelada
Eddie Velez
as Lt. Columa
Alejandro Bracho
as Father Alfonzo Osuna
Lucy Reina
as Lucia
Omar Rodríguez
as Rafael Zelada
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The numbers
34years between the oldest and youngest billed
65Harold Gould — oldest on the call sheet
31Eddie Velez — youngest billed
50average age of the credited cast