The Important Man
Ánimas Trujano
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
Semana del Cine Mejicano, Barcelona
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ismael Rodríguez
- Screenplay & Story
- Ismael Rodríguez, Vicente Oroná Jr.
- Original Title
- Ánimas Trujano
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Películas Rodríguez
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ismael Rodríguez
Ismael Rodríguez, Vicente Oroná Jr., Ricardo Garibay, Rogelio Barriga Rivas
Gabriel Figueroa
Jorge Busto
Ismael Rodríguez, Pascual Aragonés
Department Leadership Roster
Ismael Rodríguez
Screenplay
Ismael Rodríguez
Director
Ismael Rodríguez
Producer
Jorge Busto
Editor
Rogelio Barriga Rivas
Writer
Vicente Oroná Jr.
Screenplay
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Important Man
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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.
Who directed The Important Man?
The Important Man was directed by Ismael Rodríguez.
Who stars in The Important Man?
The principal cast of The Important Man includes Toshirō Mifune, Columba Domínguez, Flor Silvestre, Pepe Romay, Titina Romay.
When was The Important Man released and how long is it?
The Important Man was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Important Man?
The Important Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).