Simon of the Desert
Simón del desierto
“Sacrifice and Temptation”
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.
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Simon of the desert | Trailer | Indiecinema
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-12
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Claudio Brook
Simón
Silvia Pinal
The Devil
Hortensia Santoveña
The Mother
Enrique Álvarez Félix
Brother Matías
Francisco Reiguera
The Devil as an Old Witch
Luis Aceves Castañeda
Priest
Antonio Bravo
Priest
Enrique del Castillo
The Mutilated One
Enrique García Álvarez
Hermano Zenón/Old monk
Eduardo MacGregor
Hermano Daniel/Monk
Glauber Rocha
Man in nightclub (uncredited)
Ricardo Adalid
Monk (uncredited)
Victorio Blanco
Monje viejo/Old monk (uncredited)
Jesús Fernández
Dwarf Goatherd (uncredited)
Nathanael León
Monk (uncredited)
Rubén Márquez
Monk (uncredited)
Ángel Merino
Rich man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Buñuel
- Screenplay & Story
- Julio Alejandro, Luis Buñuel
- Original Score
- Raúl Lavista
- Original Title
- Simón del desierto
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Producción Cinematográfica (STPC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Buñuel
Julio Alejandro, Luis Buñuel
Raúl Lavista
Gabriel Figueroa
Carlos Savage
Gustavo Alatriste
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Savage
Editor
Gustavo Alatriste
Producer
Luis Buñuel
Director
Julio Alejandro
Screenplay
Luis Buñuel
Screenplay
Raúl Lavista
Original Music Composer
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Simon of the Desert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Simon of the Desert about?
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.
Who directed Simon of the Desert?
Simon of the Desert was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Who stars in Simon of the Desert?
The principal cast of Simon of the Desert includes Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santoveña, Enrique Álvarez Félix, Francisco Reiguera.
When was Simon of the Desert released and how long is it?
Simon of the Desert was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Simon of the Desert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Simon of the Desert was composed by Raúl Lavista.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Simon of the Desert?
Simon of the Desert holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).