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Romero (1989): reparto, argumento y streaming

1989 · Película · ★ 7

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Released in 1989, Romero is a drama and historia film directed by John Duigan, running about 105 minutes. “In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Narra la historia del arzobispo salvadoreño Oscar Romero, que desde su importante cargo eclesiástico se dedicó sin temor a criticar la desigualdad social y la represión del gobierno de El Salvador, y que murió asesinado en el año 1980, en los comienzos de lo que sería la Guerra Civil Salvadoreña.

Who’s in it. Romero stars Raúl Juliá as Archbishop Oscar Romero, Richard Jordan as Father Rutilio Grande, Ana Alicia as Arista Zelada and Eddie Velez as Lt. Columa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Romero has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Romero page.

If you liked it. Fans of Romero tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch Romero (1989)?
In Estados Unidos, Romero is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Romero worth watching?
Romero holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and historia. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Romero?
Romero stars Raúl Juliá, Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia, Eddie Velez and Alejandro Bracho.
When was Romero released?
Romero was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.