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Simon of the Desert

Simon of the Desert

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Simon of the Desert

"Sacrifice and Temptation"

1965

0h 45m

7.7(250 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Fantasy

Overview

Simon, a deeply religious man living in the 4th century, wants to be nearer to God so he climbs a column. The Devil wants him come down to Earth and is trying to seduce him.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Claudio Brook

Claudio Brook

Simón

Silvia Pinal

Silvia Pinal

The Devil

Hortensia Santoveña

Hortensia Santoveña

The Mother

Enrique Álvarez Félix

Enrique Álvarez Félix

Brother Matías

Francisco Reiguera

Francisco Reiguera

The Devil as an Old Witch

Luis Aceves Castañeda

Luis Aceves Castañeda

Priest

Antonio Bravo

Antonio Bravo

Priest

Enrique del Castillo

The Mutilated One

Enrique García Álvarez

Enrique García Álvarez

Hermano Zenón/Old monk

Eduardo MacGregor

Eduardo MacGregor

Hermano Daniel/Monk

Creative team

Directed by: Luis Buñuel
Written by: Julio Alejandro
Luis Buñuel
Produced by: Gustavo Alatriste

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