Simon of the Desert (1965)

Simon of the Desert (1965)

Sacrifice and Temptation 1965-08-27 Mexico 45 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Silvia Pinal is The Devil
The Devil
Enrique Álvarez Félix is Brother Matías
Francisco Reiguera is The Devil as an Old Witch
The Devil as an Old Witch
Enrique del Castillo is The Mutilated One
The Mutilated One
Enrique García Álvarez is Hermano Zenón/Old monk
Hermano Zenón/Old monk
Eduardo MacGregor is Hermano Daniel/Monk
Hermano Daniel/Monk
Glauber Rocha is Man in nightclub (uncredited)
Man in nightclub (uncredited)
Ricardo Adalid is Monk (uncredited)
Monk (uncredited)