Salvador(1986)
“Dateline: 1980, El Salvador. Correspondent: Richard Boyle, Photojournalist - Guatemala, Iran, Vietnam, Chile, Belfast, Lebanon, Cambodia...”
Overview
In 1980, an American journalist covering the Salvadoran Civil War becomes entangled with both the leftist guerrilla groups and the right-wing military dictatorship while trying to rescue his girlfriend and her children.
Director
Oliver Stone
Studio
Hemdale
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
James Woods
as Richard Boyle
Jim Belushi
as Doctor Rock
Michael Murphy
as Ambassador Thomas Kelly
John Savage
as John Cassady
Elpidia Carrillo
as Maria
Tony Plana
as Major Maximilliano Casanova
Colby Chester
as Jack Morgan
Cynthia Gibb
as Cathy Moore
Will MacMillan
as Colonel Bentley Hyde Sr.
Valerie Wildman
as Pauline Axelrod
José Carlos Ruiz
as Archbishop Romero
Jorge Luke
as Colonel Julio Figueroa
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
Spanish
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Hemdale • Cinema '85 • Estudios Churubusco Azteca
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Salvador?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Salvador (1986).
What is Salvador about?▼
In 1980, an American journalist covering the Salvadoran Civil War becomes entangled with both the leftist guerrilla groups and the right-wing military dictatorship while trying to rescue his girlfriend and her children.
Who directed Salvador?▼
Salvador was directed by Oliver Stone and released in 1986. It is a drama, thriller, war film.
How long is Salvador?▼
Salvador has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
Who stars in Salvador?▼
The cast of Salvador includes James Woods as Richard Boyle, Jim Belushi as Doctor Rock, Michael Murphy as Ambassador Thomas Kelly, John Savage as John Cassady, Elpidia Carrillo as Maria and more.
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