Simon of the Desert (1965)
4.0 of 5 from 47 ratings
0h 43min
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- Synopsis:
- The stylite Simon (Claudio Brook), disciple of Simeon the Stylite, has remained in penitence standing on a new column of eight meters for more than six years. A mutilated man, a dwarf and his goats and a young monk surround him. A rich devotee gives him a better column and Simon performs the miracle of returning his hands to the mutilated. For several days, Simon continues in penance while the devil appears to him trying to tempt him always incarnated in a beautiful woman. The monk Trifón (Luis Aceves Castañeda) comes to disturb the distribution of food...
- Actors:
- Claudio Brook, Enrique Álvarez Félix, Hortensia Santoveña, Francisco Reiguera, Luis Aceves Castañeda, Enrique García Álvarez, Antonio Bravo, Enrique del Castillo, Eduardo MacGregor, Silvia Pinal, Ricardo Adalid, Victorio Blanco, Jesús Fernández, Nathanael León, Ángel Merino, Rubén Márquez, Glauber Rocha
- Others:
- Luis Buñuel
- Aka:
- Simón del desierto
- Genres:
- Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Collections:
- The Instant Expert's Guide to Luis Buñuel
- Countries:
- Mexico
- Awards:
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