ComedyDramaFantasy
Simon of the Desert
"Sacrifice and Temptation"
User Score232 votes
76%7.6/10
Release1965→
Runtime0H 45M
LanguageSpanish
StatusReleased
Synopsis
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.
Principal Cast8
Claudio Brook
Simón
Silvia Pinal
The Devil
Hortensia Santoveña
The Mother
Enrique Álvarez Félix
Brother Matías
Francisco Reiguera
The Devil as an Old Witch
Luis Aceves Castañeda
Priest
Antonio Bravo
Priest
Enrique del Castillo
The Mutilated One
Media14
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Director
Luis Buñuel
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Keywords
faithnightclubmiraclegoatprophetdevilrock banddesertreligious fundamentalismsainthypocrisytemptation4th century
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Countries:Mexico
Production:Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Producción Cinematográfica (STPC)