Simon of the Desert

Sacrifice and Temptation

Filmistani83

Hit

IMDb7.812K

239votes

ComedyDramaFantasyFeel GoodEmotional DepthHidden GemStunning Cinematography

Why Watch

A Comedy, Drama film (1965) rated 7.8/10 on IMDb by 11K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, known for breathtaking cinematography.

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.

Cast

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon of the Desert worth watching?

Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates Simon of the Desert 83/100 (IMDb: 7.8/10). A strong pick for fans of Comedy.

Where can I watch Simon of the Desert online in India?

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Is Simon of the Desert a hit or flop?

Simon of the Desert is a hit — 11K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 83/100 point to strong audience reception.

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…