Simon Magus
"Misfit. Outcast. Turncoat. Prophet. Hero."
Originally released in 1999. Simon Magus is a mystery/drama film. directed by Ben Hopkins.
Starring Noah Taylor, Stuart Townsend, and Sean McGinley
Synopsis
Simon is an outcast from his Jewish community because he claims that the devil talks to him and he has the ability to put curses on crops. When Dovid asks the 'Squire' to sell him some land so he can build a railway station, a ruthless businessman from the neighbouring gentile community uses Simon to find out who wants to buy the land so he can 'persuade' him otherwise
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lucky Red
- ARP Sélection
- Goldwyn Films
- Jonescompany Productions
- Hollywood Partners
- Arts Council of England
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simon Magus about?
Simon is an outcast from his Jewish community because he claims that the devil talks to him and he has the ability to put curses on crops. When Dovid asks the 'Squire' to sell him some land so he c...
Who directed Simon Magus?
Simon Magus was directed by Ben Hopkins.
How long is Simon Magus?
Simon Magus has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Simon Magus released?
Simon Magus was released on February 17, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Simon Magus?
The main cast of Simon Magus includes Noah Taylor, Stuart Townsend, Sean McGinley, Embeth Davidtz, Amanda Ryan.