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Sacrifice and Temptation

Simon of the Desert

7.7 / 10 7.7 1965 45m

ComedyDramaFantasy

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.

Directed by Luis Buñuel

VISUAL NOTES

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CAST

The people behind the story

Claudio Brook

Claudio BrookSimón

Silvia Pinal

Silvia PinalThe Devil

Hortensia Santoveña

Hortensia SantoveñaThe Mother

Enrique Álvarez Félix

Enrique Álvarez FélixBrother Matías

Francisco Reiguera

Francisco ReigueraThe Devil as an Old Witch

Luis Aceves Castañeda

Luis Aceves CastañedaPriest

Antonio Bravo

Antonio BravoPriest

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Enrique del CastilloThe Mutilated One