Simon of the Desert (1965)
15
24/09/1968 (GB)
Comedy, Drama
45m
- 76% (223 votes)
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Sacrifice and Temptation
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.
- Luis BuñuelDirector, Screenplay
- Julio AlejandroScreenplay
Original Title
Simón del desierto
Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Keywords
- faith
- nightclub
- miracle
- goat
- prophet
- devil
- rock band
- desert
- religious fundamentalism
- saint
- hypocrisy
- temptation
- 4th century
Top Billed Cast
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
Enrique García Álvarez
Eduardo MacGregor
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