

Overview
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.
Top Cast

ToshirĆ Mifune
Ănimas Trujano

Columba DomĂnguez
Juana

Flor Silvestre
Catalina
Pepe Romay
Pedrito

Titina Romay
Dorotea

Amado Zumaya
Compadre

José Chåvez
Brujo

Luis AragĂłn
Tendero
Juan Carlos Pulido
Belarmino
Magda MonzĂłn
Jaime Jiménez Pons
Carrizo

David Reynoso
Criton
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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