Simon of the Desert
Simon of the Desert1965
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Simon of the Desert
45m·Comedy, Drama, Fantasy·
Directed by Luis Buñuel·1965
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7.7/10 avgAverage user ratingSimon, 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.
DirectorLuis BuñuelCinematographyGabriel FigueroaScreenplayJulio AlejandroStudioSindicato de Trabajadores de la Producción Cinematográfica (STPC)
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Claudio BrookSimón | Simón |
 Silvia PinalThe Devil | The Devil |
 Hortensia SantoveñaThe Mother | The Mother |
 Enrique Álvarez FélixBrother Matías | Brother Matías |
 Francisco ReigueraThe Devil as an Old Witch | The Devil as an Old Witch |
 Luis Aceves CastañedaPriest | Priest |
 Antonio BravoPriest | Priest |
| EEnrique del CastilloThe Mutilated One | The Mutilated One |
 Enrique García ÁlvarezHermano Zenón/Old monk | Hermano Zenón/Old monk |
 Eduardo MacGregorHermano Daniel/Monk | Hermano Daniel/Monk |
 Glauber RochaMan in nightclub (uncredited) | Man in nightclub (uncredited) |
| RRicardo AdalidMonk (uncredited) | Monk (uncredited) |
 Victorio BlancoMonje viejo/Old monk (uncredited) | Monje viejo/Old monk (uncredited) |
| JJesús FernándezDwarf Goatherd (uncredited) | Dwarf Goatherd (uncredited) |
 Nathanael LeónMonk (uncredited) | Monk (uncredited) |
| RRubén MárquezMonk (uncredited) | Monk (uncredited) |
| ÁÁngel MerinoRich man (uncredited) | Rich man (uncredited) |