

My Man and I
“"When he held me in his arms, I forgot the past!"”
Synopsis
In California, a Mexican-American laborer is falsely accused of shooting the racist farmer he was working for after the farmer stiffed him with a bad check.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Shelley Winters
Nancy
Ricardo Montalban
Chu Chu Ramirez
Wendell Corey
Ansel Ames
Claire Trevor
Mrs. Elena Ames
Robert Burton
Sheriff
José Torvay
Manuel Ramirez
Jack Elam
Celestino Garcia
Pascual García Peña
Willie Chung
George Chandler
Bartender Frankie
Juan Torena
Vincente Aguilar
Carlos Conde
Joe Mendacio
Alan Dexter
Prosecutor
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Leonard, John Fante
- Original Title
- My Man and I
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Jack Leonard, John Fante
William C. Mellor
John D. Dunning
Stephen Ames
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Leonard
Writer
John Fante
Writer
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
William A. Wellman
Director
John D. Dunning
Editor
Stephen Ames
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Man and I
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Man and I about?
In California, a Mexican-American laborer is falsely accused of shooting the racist farmer he was working for after the farmer stiffed him with a bad check.
Who directed My Man and I?
My Man and I was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in My Man and I?
The principal cast of My Man and I includes Shelley Winters, Ricardo Montalban, Wendell Corey, Claire Trevor, Robert Burton.
When was My Man and I released and how long is it?
My Man and I was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Man and I?
My Man and I holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).



















