Simon of the Desert

Sacrifice and Temptation

  • Rated 7.6 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1965
  • 45m
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Fantasy

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.

Director
Luis Buñuel
Starring
Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santoveña, Enrique Álvarez Félix

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

    The Mutilated One

  • Enrique García Álvarez

    Enrique García Álvarez

    Hermano Zenón/Old monk

  • Eduardo MacGregor

    Eduardo MacGregor

    Hermano Daniel/Monk

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