Simon of the Desert

Simon of the Desert

1965
45m
7.6

7.6/10

235 votes • View on IMDb
Comedy Drama Fantasy

"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.

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Language: ES

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Production Information

Production Companies
Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Producción Cinematográfica (STPC)
Production Countries
Mexico
Spoken Languages
Spanish

Keywords

faith nightclub miracle goat prophet devil rock band desert religious fundamentalism saint hypocrisy temptation 4th century

Quick Facts

Original Title Simón del desierto
Release Date August 27, 1965
Status Released
Language ES
IMDb ID tt0059719

Cast

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
Enrique del Castillo

The Mutilated One

Enrique García Álvarez
Enrique García Álvarez

Hermano Zenón/Old monk

Eduardo MacGregor
Eduardo MacGregor

Hermano Daniel/Monk

Glauber Rocha
Glauber Rocha

Man in nightclub (uncredited)

Ricardo Adalid
Ricardo Adalid

Monk (uncredited)

Key Crew

Gustavo Alatriste
Producer
Luis Buñuel
Director
Julio Alejandro
Screenplay
Luis Buñuel
Screenplay