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Quick Info

Rating

7.6/10

Release1965

Runtime0h 45m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Producción Cinematográfica (STPC)

Movie

Simon of the Desert

1965

0h 45m

7.6

Comedy

Drama

Fantasy

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.

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