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1986 · 123 min · R

Salvador

Directed by Oliver Stone · Drama, Thriller, War

Salvador (1986) is a Drama film, directed by Oliver Stone set in El Salvador during the 1980s. It runs 123 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of freedom & oppression, war's cost, and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Georges Delerue
Cinematography
Robert Richardson
Cast
James WoodsJim BelushiMichael MurphyJohn SavageElpidia CarrilloTony PlanaColby ChesterCynthia Gibb

The world of this film

Setting

Where
El Salvador
Setting
UrbanRural
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Freedom & OppressionWar's CostPower & Corruption
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
True Story

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