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Romero (25-Aug-1989)

Director: John Duigan

Writer: John Sacret Young

Keywords: Drama, Biography

NameOccupationBirthDeathKnown for
Ana Alicia
Actor
12-Dec-1956   Melissa Gioberti on Falcon Crest
Harold Gould
Actor
10-Dec-1923 11-Sep-2010 Martin Morganstern on Rhoda
Richard Jordan
Actor
19-Jul-1938 30-Aug-1993 Logan's Run
Raul Julia
Actor
9-Mar-1940 24-Oct-1994 Street Fighter, Addams Family
Tony Plana
Actor
19-Apr-1952   Ignacio Suarez on Ugly Betty

REVIEWS

Review by anonymous (posted on 5-Jan-2007)

An outstanding look at a champion of social justice and peaceful non-violence. This movie has appeal for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Romero follows the last years of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador. During the late seventies, a corrupt and violent military dictatorship oppressed the poor of the nation frequently resorting to torture and murder. Meanwhile, a violent rebellion took root and in the middle, the poor of El Salvador struggled without an advocate. Romero became that advocate and appealed to both sides to reconcile. His protests and his declaration that no soldier is obliged to obey an immoral order proved to be too much for the government and in 1980, Archbishop Romero was assassiated while celebrating mass. This movie is a passionate retelling and Raul Julia gives a wonderful performance in the title role.


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