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Simon of the Desert

Name: Simon of the Desert
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 1965-08-27
Duration: 45 min
Rating: 7.65
Cast: Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santoveña, Enrique Álvarez Félix, Francisco Reiguera

Sacrifice and Temptation

★ 7.6 1965 45 min Comedy Drama Fantasy

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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Released in 1965, Simon of the Desert sits inside the 1960s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release: 1965-08-27
TMDB score: 7.6/10
Original language: ES
Status: Released
Production: Mexico
Studio: Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Producción Cinematográfica (STPC)

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DirectorLuis Buñuel WriterJulio Alejandro WriterLuis Buñuel CastClaudio Brook CastSilvia Pinal CastHortensia Santoveña CastEnrique Álvarez Félix CastFrancisco Reiguera

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