Romero

1989

Action / Biography / Crime / Drama / History / Thriller / War

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Raul Julia Photo
Raul Julia as Archbishop Oscar Romero
Ana Alicia Photo
Ana Alicia as Arista Zelada
Richard Jordan Photo
Richard Jordan as Father Rutilio Grande
Harold Gould Photo
Harold Gould as Francisco Galedo
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967.91 MB
1280*694
English 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
1 hr 45 min
P/S 0 / 3
1.75 GB
1920*1040
English 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
1 hr 45 min
P/S 0 / 1

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by SnoopyStyle7 / 10

solid Raul Julia performances

In 1977, the military in El Salvador helps the conservatives win the crooked election. Oscar Arnulfo Romero (Raul Julia) and Father Grande (Richard Jordan) help the poor. Romero as Archbishop of San Salvador has to balance the factions inside the church. The National Guard massacres dozens of worshippers. Grande is killed by death squads. Romero tries to free Rafael Zelada from the guerrillas. Atrocities continue as he struggles to find a way.

This is an important biopic of a compelling historical figure. Raul Julia is pulling back to play a calming presence in uncertain times. He does have some power acting moments. His performance is mostly one-note and that keeps tension from rising. Maybe an energized inner monologue could heighten the tension.

Reviewed by ccthemovieman-18 / 10

The Film For Which Julia Will Be Remembered

I'll always remember the name Raul Julio for this picture. I guess I don't really remember him in other films except for smaller roles. This was one of his acting career highlights, I would assume.

This is a powerful movie based on history in the late '70s in El Salvardor, where a country's leaders were killing thousands of dissidents including clergy in the Roman Catholic Church. Julia plays "Archbishop Romero." He is interesting to watch and the center of the story.

This is a violent, sometimes unpleasant movie to watch but if your concerned about profanity or sex, you don't have to worry: it's not here. That's hard to find in a modern action-drama.

The downside was that despite the above, the story just wasn't that memorable to me. Also, I have serious questions about the slant in here. Knowing the film world, I know which way it would be politically and, frankly, I don't know the real story....but as a movie, it's not bad.

Reviewed by billcr128 / 10

Excellent

Raul Julia is perfect as Archbishop Oscar Romero, a man who was transformed by dire circumstances in El Salvador in the late 1970's and early 1980's. The military controlled government was in charge and the Roman Catholic Church looked the other way at the atrocities. Romero fought for the rights of the working poor and , as a result, was targeted by those in control. The ending is horrible and even as a former Catholic, I was deeply affected by this beautiful and moving film.

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