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Simon of the Desert

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Simon of the Desert

Sacrifice and Temptation

7.6

0h 45m

1965

“Sacrifice and Temptation”

Synopsis

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

Trailer

ComedyDramaFantasy

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Cast & Crew

Claudio Brook

Claudio Brook

as Simón

Silvia Pinal

Silvia Pinal

as The Devil

Hortensia Santoveña

as The Mother

Enrique Álvarez Félix

Enrique Álvarez Félix

as Brother Matías

Francisco Reiguera

Francisco Reiguera

as The Devil as an Old Witch

Luis Aceves Castañeda

Luis Aceves Castañeda

as Priest

Antonio Bravo

Antonio Bravo

as Priest

Enrique del Castillo

as The Mutilated One

Enrique García Álvarez

Enrique García Álvarez

as Hermano Zenón/Old monk

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