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Salvador

  • 1986
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  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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James Woods in Salvador (1986)
An American photojournalist gets caught in a political struggle at El Salvador in 1980.
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A burnt-out photojournalist becomes involved in a Central American revolution.A burnt-out photojournalist becomes involved in a Central American revolution.A burnt-out photojournalist becomes involved in a Central American revolution.

  • Director
    • Oliver Stone
  • Writers
    • Oliver Stone
    • Richard Boyle
  • Stars
    • James Woods
    • Jim Belushi
    • Michael Murphy
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    24K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Oliver Stone
    • Writers
      • Oliver Stone
      • Richard Boyle
    • Stars
      • James Woods
      • Jim Belushi
      • Michael Murphy
    • 114User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 4 wins & 9 nominations total

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    James Woods
    James Woods
    • Richard Boyle
    Jim Belushi
    Jim Belushi
    • Dr. Rock
    • (as James Belushi)
    Michael Murphy
    Michael Murphy
    • Ambassador Thomas Kelly
    John Savage
    John Savage
    • John Cassady
    Elpidia Carrillo
    Elpidia Carrillo
    • María
    • (as Elpedia Carrillo)
    Tony Plana
    Tony Plana
    • Major Max
    Colby Chester
    Colby Chester
    • Jack Morgan
    Cynthia Gibb
    Cynthia Gibb
    • Cathy Moore
    • (as Cindy Gibb)
    Will MacMillan
    Will MacMillan
    • Col. Hyde
    Valerie Wildman
    Valerie Wildman
    • Pauline Axelrod
    José Carlos Ruiz
    José Carlos Ruiz
    • Archbishop Romero
    • (as Jose Carlos Ruiz)
    Jorge Luke
    Jorge Luke
    • Col. Julio Figueroa
    Juan Fernández
    Juan Fernández
    • Army Lieutenant
    Salvador Sánchez
    Salvador Sánchez
    • Human Rights Leader
    Rosario Zúñiga
    • HIS Assistant
    • (as Rosario Zuniga)
    Martín Fuentes
    • Maria's Brother
    • (as Martin Fuentes)
    Gary Farr
    • Australian Reporter
    Gilles Millinaire
    • French Reporter
    • (as Gilles Milinaire)
    • Director
      • Oliver Stone
    • Writers
      • Oliver Stone
      • Richard Boyle
    • All cast & crew
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    8gogoschka-1

    One Of Oliver Stone's Best Films To Re-Discover

    Compelling civil war drama by Oliver Stone with a great James Woods (as well as a great Jim Belushi). Stone's best films have always been his highly political ones, and this is no exception. Brutal, realistic portrayal of the conflict in El Salvador and America's implications. This is one to re-discover by film fans as it seems to have fallen a bit into obscurity over the years. Highly recommended: 8 stars out of 10.

    In case you're interested in more underrated masterpieces, here's some of my favorites:

    imdb.com/list/ls070242495
    withnail-1

    Salvador is one wild ride

    In the beginning the viewer thinks he has stumbled upon a road-trip gone wrong movie; this initial impression is strengthened by the presence of James Belushi, in a fantastic comedic/dramatic role. However, Stone ratchets up the tension in this political thriller as events escalate and force the protagonists to make difficult choices and take sides... an incredible film and memorable performances by Belushi and James Woods, who plays the ultimate cynic. a must see film.
    8ill_behavior

    Fear and Loathing in El Salvador

    With a touch of the Hunter Thompsons, Oliver Stone created a quality film about reporter Richard Boyle and his troubles in El Salvador during a civil war that breaks out around him.

    Compared to other Stone films, I think this is his best, he has managed to take the true story of Boyle and craft it into a film in which you actually care about the on-screen characters, something he lost later on.

    The performances are classic; James Woods, he was clearly on edge and it shows, he produces one of his finest to date. Doc would really have been only a fringe character if it wasn't for the fact he was played by James Belushie in fine form, he fits into the role of the degenerate with ease, he begins as somewhat uptight, but slowly dissolves into the seedy culture of Salvador in contrast to Boyle being ostracised by everyone he deals with.

    As with most Stone biopics, there is an element of "you weren't there man!" anger as he unleashed another tirade against the US government and military through this film. You can take that as you like, what I found most fascinating about this film is the similarity to Fear and Loathing, right down to the battered red car they make most of the journey in. I found it fascinating that Boyle could live the kind of story that Thompson made his name creating, the two would make a cracking team, should they not die getting the story, just make it up.

    If you're undecided on Olly Stone, but haven't seen this film, give it a try before you decide whether he is an overrated paranoid madman or an impassioned filmmaker with a message in there somewhere if you can get past all the shouting.
    8kosmasp

    Now watch the doc on the DVD!

    This movie was overshadowed by Platoon. The connection being that both are from the genius Oliver Stone! And both being released in 1986! Salvador at least as engaging as Platoon, but looking and feeling a lot more raw.

    You get the feeling it's a documentary. The camera is in your face! Which is exactly what Oliver Stone wanted you to feel! And who better to represent the audience than a journalist (James Woods)?

    Although if you watch the document about making this movie, which is as exciting as the future film itself, you'll appreciate the film a lot more! You will love it a lot more! Watch the movie for it's gritty content and for the fact it's a no holds barred look at a war zone and the depiction of that situation through media and politics!
    withnail-1

    Incredible movie ... but a bit preachy

    Salvador is a revelation. incredible movie about the horrors of US intervention in the third world.

    however, stone would have been better off simply showing the situation instead of subjecting the viewer to long drawn out monologues. i think most viewers groaned when michael douglas launched into his "So Bud, do you think we're living in a democracy" speech in WALLSTREET, and there are a few such sermons here.

    stone should watch THREE KINGS to see how it's done. let the viewer make his own conclusions instead of pounding him over the head with pre-fab ones.

    for those who think the interventions in salvador, Vietnam, cambodia, laos, philippines, etc were justified, they probably have not been to any of these places. granted it was the cold war... which is the excuse that is generally used... but the cold war is over and US policy has not changed in the slightest. the US is always at war, the cold war, the war on drugs, the war on terror, it goes on and on.

    anyone with a conscience should see SALVADOR, the world's first (and last?) political roadtrip movie. this is belushi's and woods' finest hour.

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    • Trivia
      According to James Woods, he went to watch the film at a local theatre and while he was leaving, a refugee from El Salvador knelt before him and kissed his hand, thanking him for telling the story of her family's massacre.
    • Goofs
      Archbishop Romero is killed at point-blank range by a handgun. However, the real Romero was shot by a sniper. Also, while he was shot while saying Mass, it was in a small hospital chapel, not in a large church as depicted in the film.
    • Quotes

      John Cassady: You gotta get close to get the truth. You get too close, you die.

    • Alternate versions
      According to the Oliver Stone biography "Stone: The Controversies, Excesses, and Exploits of a Radical Filmmaker" by James Riordan, the film was originally meant to be a two and a half hour release from a 150 page script, and much extra footage was cut due to box office concerns and by the original studio, Orion, who saw that a lot of the footage was too excessive or violent (one such scene described in the book was of an orgy scene with Rick Boyle and Dr. Rock and a bag of ears casually tossed on to a table). Stone regrets this decision as the film ended up, and was criticized for being, choppy in some of its editing. Some of this deleted footage is included on the Special Edition DVD.
    • Connections
      Edited into Salvador: Deleted Scenes (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Running On Empty
      Written & Performed by Jackson Browne

      Swallow Music (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of Elektra-Asylum Records

      by arrangement with Warner Special Products

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 21, 1986 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • HBOMAX (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Outpost: Salvador
    • Filming locations
      • Morelos, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Cinema '84
      • Estudios Churubusco Azteca S.A.
      • Hemdale
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    • Budget
      • $4,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,500,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,500,000
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 2m(122 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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