
José Gregorio Hernández (Flavio Caballero) was a doctor who dedicated his life to serving the poor, the sick and the dispossessed in times when no one took them into account. Every day he attended to a large number of people who required his services without charging fees, which gave him great fame in the population.
Directed by —, El venerable leans on a strong ensemble — Flavio Caballero, Carlos Villamizar, Roberto Lamarca — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about tv movie titles of 1990.
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