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1965
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  • Drama
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Simon of the Desert

Sacrifice and temptation
Simón del desierto
Runtime
0h 45m
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  • MX
  • Mexico
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Languages
  • es
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.

Crew
Julio Alejandro
Screenplay
Luis Buñuel
Director Screenplay
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Cast
Claudio Brook
Simón
Silvia Pinal
The Devil
Enrique Álvarez Félix
Brother Matías
Francisco Reiguera
The Devil as an Old Witch
Luis Aceves Castañeda
Priest
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  • Status
    Released
  • Release date
    Aug. 27, 1965
  • Original Language
    Spanish
  • Production Companies
    • Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Producción Cinematográfica (STPC)

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