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The Important Man

1961 100 min Drama

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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  • 1961 FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM Mexico

director Ismael Rodríguez

writers Ismael Rodríguez, Rogelio Barriga Rivas, Vicente Oroná Jr.

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