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The Important Man (1961)

Original title: Ánimas Trujano

1961-11-03 · 1h 40m · ES
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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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Ismael RodríguezDirectorRogelio Barriga RivasWriter

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Toshirō MifuneToshirō MifuneÁnimas TrujanoColumba DomínguezColumba DomínguezJuanaFlor SilvestreFlor SilvestreCatalinaPepe RomayPepe RomayPedritoTitina RomayTitina RomayDoroteaAmado ZumayaAmado ZumayaCompadreJosé ChávezJosé ChávezBrujoLuis AragónLuis AragónTenderoJuan Carlos PulidoJuan Carlos PulidoBelarminoMagda MonzónMagda MonzónJaime Jiménez PonsJaime Jiménez PonsCarrizoDavid ReynosoDavid ReynosoCriton

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityMexicoDialogue densityDramaDirector preference319525Actor preference363008 · 173556 · 367050Country preferenceMx

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What is The Important Man about?

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.

How long is The Important Man?

The Important Man has a runtime of 100 minutes.