The Important Man (1961)

7.9/10 100 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Toshirō Mifune

Ánimas Trujano

Columba Domínguez

Juana

Flor Silvestre

Catalina

Titina Romay

Dorotea

Amado Zumaya

Compadre

José Chávez

Brujo

Luis Aragón

Tendero

David Reynoso

Criton

Eduardo Fajardo

El Español

Antonio Aguilar

Tadeo

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