Simon of the Desert(1965)
Simón del desierto
Sacrifice and Temptation
Simon of the Desert Synopsis
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.
Simon of the Desert (1965) is a comedy, drama and fantasy film directed by Luis Buñuel, released on August 27, 1965 with a runtime of 45m. It stars Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santoveña and Enrique Álvarez Félix. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 245 ratings.
- Director:
- Luis Buñuel
- Writers:
- Luis Buñuel, Luis Buñuel, Julio Alejandro
- Producers:
- Gustavo Alatriste
- Cinematographer:
- Gabriel Figueroa
- Composer:
- Raúl Lavista
- Production:
- Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Producción Cinematográfica (STPC)
- Status:
- Released
Simon of the Desert (1965) Trailer
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Simon of the Desert Cast & Crew
Main cast
Claudio Brook
as Simón
Silvia Pinal
as The Devil
Hortensia Santoveña
as The Mother
Enrique Álvarez Félix
as Brother Matías
Francisco Reiguera
as The Devil as an Old Witch
Luis Aceves Castañeda
as Priest
Antonio Bravo
as Priest
- Enrique del Castillo
Enrique del Castillo
as The Mutilated One
Enrique García Álvarez
as Hermano Zenón/Old monk
Eduardo MacGregor
as Hermano Daniel/Monk
Glauber Rocha
as Man in nightclub (uncredited)
- Ricardo Adalid
Ricardo Adalid
as Monk (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Luis Buñuel, written by Luis Buñuel, Luis Buñuel and Julio Alejandro, produced by Gustavo Alatriste.
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Simon of the Desert Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 245 ratings.
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Simon of the Desert – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Simon of the Desert online?
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Simon of the Desert (1965) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Simon of the Desert?
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The main cast of Simon of the Desert (1965) includes Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santoveña, Enrique Álvarez Félix and Francisco Reiguera. The film was directed by Luis Buñuel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Simon of the Desert released?
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Simon of the Desert was released on August 27, 1965 and runs for 45m.
Is Simon of the Desert worth watching?
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Simon of the Desert (1965) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 245 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Simon of the Desert?
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Yes. The official Simon of the Desert trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.