The Minister and Me
El ministro y yo
Synopsis
Mateo Melgarejo is a notary public and scribe for the illiterate people of Santo Domingo, a neighborhood north of Mexico City's Zócalo. A squatter friend asks for his help in negotiating with the land census bureau to regularize a land title. After a great deal of frustration with the government bureaucracy, he writes a letter to the cabinet minister, earning an audience with him. The minister hires Melgarejo to reform the bureau, and the appointee proceeds to lecture the officials on their duties in a democratic society. At the end, he gives up the post, returning to Santo Domingo to help its poor residents.
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Cantinflas
Mateo Melgarejo 'Mateíto'
Chela Castro
Vicky
Lucía Méndez
Barbara
Ángel Garasa
Avelino Romero 'Romeritos'
Manolita Saval
Estrellita
Delia Peña Orta
María
Alonso Castaño
Don Nachito
Miguel Manzano
Don Antonio, señor ministro
Daniel Herrera
Huésped de Yucatán
Tamara Garina
Tamarita
Alejandra Meyer
Julia Ramírez, secretaria del licenciado
Pedro de Aguillón
Sr. Alcalino Buenrostro
Gastón Melo
Huésped de Nuevo León
Mónica Prado
Empleada de oficina
Héctor Suárez
Burócrata
José Manuel Fregoso
(uncredited)
Manuel Alvarado
Gordo (uncredited)
Socorro Avelar
Lupita (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel M. Delgado
- Screenplay & Story
- Tito Davison
- Original Score
- Gustavo César Carrión
- Original Title
- El ministro y yo
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Rioma Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel M. Delgado
Tito Davison, Cantinflas
Gustavo César Carrión
Jorge Stahl Jr.
Gloria Schoemann
Jacques Gelman
Department Leadership Roster
Tito Davison
Screenplay
Salvador Lozano Mena
Production Design
Jorge Stahl Jr.
Director of Photography
Gloria Schoemann
Editor
Miguel M. Delgado
Director
Gustavo César Carrión
Original Music Composer
Jacques Gelman
Producer
Alfonso Govea
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Minister and Me
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What is The Minister and Me about?
Mateo Melgarejo is a notary public and scribe for the illiterate people of Santo Domingo, a neighborhood north of Mexico City's Zócalo. A squatter friend asks for his help in negotiating with the land census bureau to regularize a land title. After a great deal of frustration with the government bureaucracy, he writes a letter to the cabinet minister, earning an audience with him. The minister hires Melgarejo to reform the bureau, and the appointee proceeds to lecture the officials on their duties in a democratic society. At the end, he gives up the post, returning to Santo Domingo to help its poor residents.
Who directed The Minister and Me?
The Minister and Me was directed by Miguel M. Delgado.
Who stars in The Minister and Me?
The principal cast of The Minister and Me includes Cantinflas, Chela Castro, Lucía Méndez, Ángel Garasa, Manolita Saval.
When was The Minister and Me released and how long is it?
The Minister and Me was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Minister and Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Minister and Me was composed by Gustavo César Carrión.