The Venerable Ones

The Venerable Ones

1963 · 70 min · ★ 6.4

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.

Directed by Manuel Antín · Written by Manuel Antín

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Walter Vidarte Ismael
Lautaro Murúa Lucas Méndez
Fernanda Mistral Dora
Maurice Jouvet Quezada
Beto Gianola Ruiz
Raúl Parini Efraín
Leonardo Favio Extra en el bondi (no acreditado)

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