Simon of the Desert (1965)
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 8.105 |
Directed By
Luis Buñuel
Crew
Carlos Savage
Luis Buñuel
Raúl Lavista
Luis Buñuel
Gustavo Alatriste
Julio Alejandro
Luis Buñuel
Julio Alejandro
James L. Fields
Sigfrido García
Ignacio Villareal
Gabriel Figueroa
TOP 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
Jesús Fernández
Dwarf Goatherd
Glauber Rocha
Man in nightclub
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