Simon of the Desert

1965 · directed by Luis Buñuel

Rating
86/100
Hit
yes

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.

Simon of the Desert (1965), directed by Luis Buñuel, rates 86/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Claudio Brook
  • Silvia Pinal
  • Hortensia Santoveña
  • Enrique Álvarez Félix
  • Francisco Reiguera
  • Luis Aceves Castañeda
  • Antonio Bravo
  • Enrique del Castillo
  • Enrique García Álvarez
  • Eduardo MacGregor

Crew

  • Gabriel Figueroa — Director of Photography
  • Carlos Savage — Editor
  • Raúl Lavista — Original Music Composer
  • Julio Alejandro — Screenplay
  • Luis Buñuel — Screenplay

More from Luis Buñuel

  1. Viridiana (1962) — 95/100 · hit
  2. Él (1953) — 87/100 · hit
  3. Un Chien Andalou (1929) — 85/100 · short, not counted
  4. The Young and the Damned (1950) — 85/100 · hit
  5. The Exterminating Angel (1962) — 85/100 · hit
  6. The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) — 84/100 · hit

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