Salvador
"Dateline: 1980, El Salvador. Correspondent: Richard Boyle, Photojournalist - Guatemala, Iran, Vietnam, Chile, Belfast, Lebanon, Cambodia..."
Originally released in 1986. Salvador is a drama/thriller film. directed by Oliver Stone. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring James Woods, Jim Belushi, and Michael Murphy
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 23, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (390 votes)
Budget
$4.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.5M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 2 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,500,000
- Revenue
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- Hemdale
- Cinema '85
- Estudios Churubusco Azteca
Frequently Asked Questions
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 girlfr...
Who directed Salvador?
Salvador was directed by Oliver Stone.
How long is Salvador?
Salvador has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Salvador released?
Salvador was released on April 23, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Salvador?
The main cast of Salvador includes James Woods, Jim Belushi, Michael Murphy, John Savage, Elpidia Carrillo.
Is Salvador worth watching?
Salvador has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 390 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.