Romero

This historical drama follows the life of Oscar Romero, an archbishop in El Salvador. The story depicts his personal evolution from a passive priest into a dedicated leader who challenged government repression and fought against social inequality. This transition eventually led him to make the ultimate sacrifice in his efforts to protect the people of his country from oppression.

Directed by John Duigan, this was the first film in a series of works that included Flirting and Sirens. The movie features Raúl Juliá in the lead role as Archbishop Romero, supported by a cast that includes Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia, Eddie Velez, Alejandro Bracho, and Tony Plana. Produced by Paulist Productions in the United States, the film had a worldwide box office return of 1 million USD.

The movie is generally well-received by viewers and critics. It holds a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb based on 2,600 votes and a 7/10 on TMDB from 46 votes. Film critics provided a slightly higher score of 7.3/10 based on 10 reviews.