Simon of the Desert (1965)

7.6/10 45 min Comedy Drama Fantasy

Overview

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.

Cast

Claudio Brook

Simón

Silvia Pinal

The Devil

Hortensia Santoveña

The Mother

Enrique Álvarez Félix

Brother Matías

Francisco Reiguera

The Devil as an Old Witch

Luis Aceves Castañeda

Priest

Antonio Bravo

Priest

Enrique García Álvarez

Hermano Zenón/Old monk

Eduardo MacGregor

Hermano Daniel/Monk

Glauber Rocha

Man in nightclub (uncredited)

Nathanael León

Monk (uncredited)

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