Simon of the Desert Blu-ray Classical Hollywood Folklore and Cinema

Folklore and Cinema

John Woo's (Hard Boiled) spectacular blend of explosive gunfights and dramatic performances includes the magnetic Chow Yun-Fat in one of his most memorable roles

- Interview with actor Eddy Ko

Cast includes: Donald Sutherland

the on-set correspondent for Cinefantastique Magazine and author of Videodrome: Studies in the Horror Film

Simon of the Desert Blu-ray Classical Hollywood Folklore and Cinema'Simon of the Desert' Director: Luis Buuel (1965) Radiance Blu ray 4K restoration Spanish w English subtitles A typically outrageous and provocative commentary on organised religion from Luis Buuel, presenting the parable of Simon the would be saint who leads an ascetic life at the top of a succession of pillars of varying height, while being continually tested with visits from a seductive incarnation of the Devil, memorably played by Silvia Pinal