Salvador
Starring James Woods as a photojournalist sent to El Salvador in 1980 to expose that government's use of death squads. Gritty realism throughout with many harrowing scenes. This is James Woods' best performance. With Michael Murphy, Jim Belushi and John Savage.
Year: 1985
Genre: War and Anti-War Films, True Stories, Film Festivals 1987, Best of the 1980s, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die)
Country: USA
Director: Oliver Stone
Starring: James Woods, James Belushi, John Savage, Michael Murphy, Elpidia Carrillo
Duration: 123 Minutes
Rating: R16 - Contains content that may disturb.
7.5/10
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