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Simon of the Desert

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7.6/10 • 216

1965-08-270h 45m

ComedyDrama

Sacrifice and Temptation

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.

Directors
Luis Buñuel
Editors
Carlos Savage

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  1. Claudio Brook

    Claudio Brook

    Simón

  2. Silvia Pinal

    Silvia Pinal

    The Devil

  3. Hortensia Santoveña

    Hortensia Santoveña

    The Mother

  4. Enrique Álvarez Félix

    Enrique Álvarez Félix

    Brother Matías

  5. Francisco Reiguera

    Francisco Reiguera

    The Devil as an Old Witch

  6. Luis Aceves Castañeda

    Luis Aceves Castañeda

    Priest

  7. Antonio Bravo

    Antonio Bravo

    Priest

  8. Enrique del Castillo

    Enrique del Castillo

    The Mutilated One

  9. Enrique García Álvarez

    Enrique García Álvarez

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Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Budget
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Keywords
faithnightclubmiraclegoatprophetdevilrock banddesertreligious fundamentalismsainthypocrisytemptation4th century