Poster for the movie The Important Man

The Important Man

1961 • 100 minutes
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.

Picture of Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

Ánimas Trujano

Picture of Columba Domínguez

Columba Domínguez

Juana

Picture of Flor Silvestre

Flor Silvestre

Catalina

Picture of Pepe Romay

Pepe Romay

Pedrito

Picture of Titina Romay

Titina Romay

Dorotea

Picture of Amado Zumaya

Amado Zumaya

Compadre

Picture of José Chávez

José Chávez

Brujo

Picture of Luis Aragón

Luis Aragón

Tendero

Picture of Juan Carlos Pulido

Juan Carlos Pulido

Belarmino

Picture of Magda Monzón

Magda Monzón

Picture of Jaime Jiménez Pons

Jaime Jiménez Pons

Carrizo

Picture of David Reynoso

David Reynoso

Criton

Picture of Eduardo Fajardo

Eduardo Fajardo

El Español

Picture of Antonio Aguilar

Antonio Aguilar

Tadeo