Salvador

Dateline: 1980, El Salvador. Correspondent: Richard Boyle, Photojournalist - Guatemala, Iran, Vietnam, Chile, Belfast, Lebanon, Cambodia...

19862h 3m7.0(427 votes)

DramaThrillerWar

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.

Salvador (1986) is a drama, thriller, and war film directed by Oliver Stone. It stars James Woods, Jim Belushi, and Michael Murphy. The film runs for 2 hours 3 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 427 votes.

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Director

Oliver Stone

Cast

James Woods

Richard Boyle

Jim Belushi

Doctor Rock

Michael Murphy

Ambassador Thomas Kelly

John Savage

John Cassady

Elpidia Carrillo

Maria

Tony Plana

Major Maximilliano Casanova

Colby Chester

Jack Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salvador

Where can I watch Salvador?

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Who stars in Salvador?

Salvador stars James Woods, Jim Belushi, Michael Murphy, and John Savage, and was directed by Oliver Stone.

How long is Salvador?

Salvador has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes.

When did Salvador come out?

Salvador was released in 1986.

What genre is Salvador?

Salvador is a drama, thriller, and war film.

Is Salvador worth watching?

Salvador holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.