El ministro y yo (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1977, El ministro y yo is a comedy film directed by Miguel M. Delgado, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. El ministro y yo stars Cantinflas as Mateo Melgarejo 'Mateíto', Chela Castro as Vicky, Lucía Méndez as Barbara and Ángel Garasa as Avelino Romero 'Romeritos', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, El ministro y yo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El ministro y yo page.
If you liked it. Fans of El ministro y yo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El ministro y yo (1977)?
- In US, El ministro y yo is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is El ministro y yo worth watching?
- El ministro y yo holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El ministro y yo?
- El ministro y yo stars Cantinflas, Chela Castro, Lucía Méndez, Ángel Garasa and Manolita Saval.
- When was El ministro y yo released?
- El ministro y yo was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.