

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
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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

Glauber Rocha
Man in nightclub (uncredited)
Ricardo Adalid
Monk (uncredited)
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