Simon of the Desert (1965)

08/27/1965 (MX) • 45m

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Sacrifice and Temptation

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.

Top Billed Cast

Silvia Pinal

The Devil

Francisco Reiguera

The Devil as an Old Witch

Enrique del Castillo

The Mutilated One

Enrique García Álvarez

Hermano Zenón/Old monk


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Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

faith

nightclub

miracle

goat

prophet

devil

rock band

desert

religious fundamentalism

saint

hypocrisy

temptation

4th century

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