Ánimas Trujano (El hombre importante) (1962)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Ismael Rodríguez

Writers:

Rogelio Barriga Rivas (novel), Ismael Rodríguez (adaptation),

Stars:

Toshirô Mifune, Columba Domínguez, Flor Silvestre

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Toshirô Mifune	...	Ánimas Trujano (as Toshiro Mifune)
Columba Domínguez	...	Juana
Flor Silvestre	...	Catalina
Pepe Romay	...	Pedrito (as Pepito Romay)
Titina Romay	...	Dorotea
Amado Zumaya	...	Compadre
José Chávez	...	Brujo
Luis Aragón	...	Tendero
Juan Carlos Pulido	...	Belarmino
Magda Monzón
Jaime J. Pons	...	Carrizo
David Reynoso	...	Criton
Eduardo Fajardo	...	El Español
Antonio Aguilar	...	Tadeo

Storyline

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. But will Animas behave responsibly enough to take advantage of these opportunities?

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Mexico

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

10 January 1962 (Mexico)

Also Known As:

The Important Man

Filming Locations:

Cuilapan de Guerrero, Oaxaca, Mexico

Company Credits

Production Co:

ARS, Películas Rodríguez, UNA

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Simply one of the best

Animas Trujano shows part of the life of the oaxaqueñan indians. Toshiro Mifume is just outrageous but the direction of Ismael Rodriguez outstands everything. This famous mexican director is just superb, as always.