Simon of the Desert

Simon of the Desert

7.7IMDb Score
Released:1965-08-27
Duration:45 min
Country:Mexico
Director:Luis Buñuel
Actors:Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santoveña, Enrique Álvarez Félix, Francisco Reiguera
Production:Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Producción Cinematográfica (STPC)

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.

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