An impressive and powerful story about the life of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero. A film about the people entrusted to him who lived under enormous oppression. Romero, initially an unremarkable bishop who was supposed to serve the interests of the Salvadoran government, later became a courageous fighter against terror and murderous rampage in his country.

El Salvador is ruled by a right-wing party that attempts to maintain its power in the country through dictatorial methods. Influential and wealthy individuals with contacts among the country’s leaders are acting increasingly ruthlessly toward the poor majority of the population.

This is fertile ground for militant left-wing movements, which some priests also join. Other priests side with the poor, without any deeper connection to political movements. Nevertheless, their lives are in danger.

Over time, government forces stoop not only to killing ordinary people, but also to killing priests. The newly appointed Archbishop Romero is moved by the events in El Salvador. From an apolitical and reserved priest, he undergoes a transformation to become the leading voice of the oppressed.

Parents Guide: Several instances of shooting at people. Talk of torturing a priest with electric shocks. Shooting at the Blessed Sacrament and the cross. Beating and kidnapping a woman, who is then said to have been raped and had her tongue cut out. The screams of a tortured person. Talking about the Church as a whore. Racist remarks about Native Americans. Smoking and drinking several times.

Cast: Raul Julia, Richard Jordan, Tony Plana, Harold Gould, Claudio Brook, Antonio Serrano, Rocío Muñoz, Damián Alcázar

Crew: John Duigan

USA, 1989

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