The Venerable Ones(1963)
Ismael, the weakest and most unstable member of a supposed group of conspirators with power aspirations, constantly suffers ridicule and contempt for his leader, Lucas, and his other companions. Everything changes when a woman with whom Ismael is in love begins to delve into the macabre logic of the group.
Movie: The Venerable Ones
Top 7 Billed Cast
Ismael
Lucas Méndez
Dora
Quezada
Ruiz
Efraín
Extra en el bondi (no acreditado)
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Ismael, the weakest and most unstable member of a supposed group of conspirators with power aspirations, constantly suffers ridicule and contempt for his leader, Lucas, and his other companions. Everything changes when a woman with whom Ismael is in love begins to delve into the macabre logic of the group.
Release Date
1963-06-08
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5.6
Rating:
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Español
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