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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.5 / 100
1989·Biography / Crime / Drama·1h 42m

ROMERO

“In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth.”

Romero is a compelling and deeply moving look at the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, who made the ultimate sacrifice in a passionate stand against social injustice and oppression in his county. This film chronicles the transformation of Romero from an apolitical, complacent priest to a committed leader of the Salvadoran people.

Above the Line
John Duigan·DirectorJohn Sacret Young·ScreenplayGeoff Burton·Director of PhotographyGabriel Yared·Original Music ComposerFrans Vandenburg·Editor
Cast
Raúl Juliá·Archbishop Oscar RomeroRichard Jordan·Father Rutilio GrandeAna Alicia·Arista ZeladaEddie Velez·Lt. ColumaAlejandro Bracho·Father Alfonzo OsunaTony Plana·Father Manuel MorantesHarold Gould·Francisco GaledoLucy Reina·LuciaAl Ruscio·Bishop EstradaTony Perez·Father Rafael Villez
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 5
John Duigan·DirectorAlfonso Cuarón·Assistant DirectorRubén González·Second Assistant DirectorRené Villarreal·Second Assistant DirectorDaniel Camhi·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
John Sacret Young·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Geoff Burton·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Frans Vandenburg·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Gabriel Yared·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Roger Ford·Production DesignFrancisco Magallón·Art DirectionOlivia Bond·Set DecorationLucrecia Muñoz·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Lawrence Mortorff·Executive ProducerEllwood Kieser·ProducerJohn Sacret Young·Executive ProducerMichael Ray Rhodes·Production SupervisorBob Morones·Casting
Other Departments· 2
Mike Vazquez·Special Effects CoordinatorÁngel de la Peña·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
78.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
82%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Romero's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#404040
#B83028
Mood
Somber, Confrontational, Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man in a white clerical shirt and glasses stands centered, looking directly forward, with a crowd of people blurred in the background. Two military-style rifl”

dramabiographicalpolitical
Key Elements
ManGlassesWhite Clerical ShirtCrowdHandsMilitary Sleeves
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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