Simon of the Desert
Aug 27 1965
•1h 45m
•Comedy, Drama
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
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Claudio Brook
Simón
Silvia Pinal
The Devil
Hortensia Santoveña
The Mother
Enrique Álvarez Félix
Brother Matías
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