The Important Man (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1961, The Important Man is a drama film directed by Ismael Rodríguez, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Important Man stars Toshirō Mifune as Ánimas Trujano, Columba Domínguez as Juana, Flor Silvestre as Catalina and Pepe Romay as Pedrito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Important Man has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Important Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Important Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Important Man (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Important Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Important Man worth watching?
- The Important Man holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Important Man?
- The Important Man stars Toshirō Mifune, Columba Domínguez, Flor Silvestre, Pepe Romay and Titina Romay.
- When was The Important Man released?
- The Important Man was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.