although not a very well make movie ( the writing and edit be especially weak ) the late raul julia performance be stun and a be the performance of many of his support cast . the journey his character ( and presumably the actual archbishop romero ) make from innocence to awareness be deeply move and very convincing . his story be remarkable and well worth forgive the director and editor for not realize it full potential . the impact be in julia performance and you will be with him from the moment he fill the screen . probably one of raul julia most remarkable performance . another performance worth note be that of the late richard jordan who and a father grande and help lead the archbishop to an awareness of the suffering of his people .