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Simon of the Desert (1965)

Movie ★ 7.7 45 min

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.

Luis Buñuel Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 27, 1965
Runtime
45 min
IMDb
tt0059719
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Studio
Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Producción Cinematográfica (STPC)

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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 Glauber Rocha Glauber Rocha Man in nightclub (uncredited) Ricardo Adalid Monk (uncredited) Victorio Blanco Victorio Blanco Monje viejo/Old monk (uncredited) Jesús Fernández Dwarf Goatherd (uncredited) Nathanael León Nathanael León Monk (uncredited) Rubén Márquez Monk (uncredited) Ángel Merino Rich man (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Simon of the Desert about?
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.
Who directed Simon of the Desert?
Simon of the Desert was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Who stars in Simon of the Desert?
Simon of the Desert stars Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santoveña, Enrique Álvarez Félix.
When was Simon of the Desert released?
Simon of the Desert is a 1965 comedy, drama, fantasy film.
Where can I watch Simon of the Desert?
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