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The Important Man

The Important Man

1961•1h 40m•8.0/10
Drama

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8.0/10(29)

Animas Trujano is a colorful but irresponsible Indian in a small Mexican village. He hopes above all things someday to be chosen mayordomio of his village, a place of great honor usually conferred upon the wealthiest and most respected citizens. Animas has a loyal wife, but cheats on her and gambles away every cent they raise. Chances arise for Animas to turn over a new leaf and even hope realistically for the honor of mayordomio.

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Production

Películas Rodríguez

Language

ES

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

Ánimas Trujano

Columba Domínguez

Columba Domínguez

Juana

Flor Silvestre

Flor Silvestre

Catalina

Pepe Romay

Pedrito

Titina Romay

Titina Romay

Dorotea

Amado Zumaya

Amado Zumaya

Compadre

José Chávez

José Chávez

Brujo

Luis Aragón

Luis Aragón

Tendero

Juan Carlos Pulido

Belarmino

Magda Monzón

Jaime Jiménez Pons

Carrizo

David Reynoso

David Reynoso

Criton

Eduardo Fajardo

Eduardo Fajardo

El Español

Antonio Aguilar

Antonio Aguilar

Tadeo

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