Simon of the Desert (1965)
Sacrifice and Temptation
1965 · 0h 45m · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Genres: 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
Writers: Julio Alejandro, Luis Buñuel
Music by: Raúl Lavista
Cinematography: Gabriel Figueroa
Editor: Carlos Savage
Rated 7.7/10 by 240 viewers
Cast
Claudio Brook as SimónSilvia Pinal as The DevilHortensia Santoveña as The MotherEnrique Álvarez Félix as Brother MatíasFrancisco Reiguera as The Devil as an Old WitchLuis Aceves Castañeda as PriestAntonio Bravo as PriestEnrique del Castillo as The Mutilated OneEnrique García Álvarez as Hermano Zenón/Old monkEduardo MacGregor as Hermano Daniel/MonkGlauber Rocha as Man in nightclub (uncredited)Ricardo Adalid as Monk (uncredited)More like this
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