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Simon of the Desert (1965)

Sacrifice and Temptation

7.6audience score
253 votes on TMDB
Released August 27, 1965Runtime 0h 45mDirector Luis Buñuel

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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Cast of Simon of the Desert

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 García Álvarez

Enrique García Álvarez

Hermano Zenón/Old monk
Eduardo MacGregor

Eduardo MacGregor

Hermano Daniel/Monk
Glauber Rocha

Glauber Rocha

Man in nightclub (uncredited)
Victorio Blanco

Victorio Blanco

Monje viejo/Old monk (uncredited)
Nathanael León

Nathanael León

Monk (uncredited)

About Simon of the Desert

Where can I watch Simon of the Desert?

Simon of the Desert is currently streaming in the United States on Criterion Channel.

Who stars in Simon of the Desert?

Simon of the Desert stars Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santoveña, Enrique Álvarez Félix, Francisco Reiguera.

Who directed Simon of the Desert?

Simon of the Desert was directed by Luis Buñuel.

How long is Simon of the Desert?

Simon of the Desert has a runtime of 0h 45m.

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.