The Minister and Me(1976)
El ministro y yo
The Minister and Me 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.
The Minister and Me (1976) is a comedy and drama film directed by Miguel M. Delgado, released on July 1, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Cantinflas, Chela Castro, Lucía Méndez and Ángel Garasa. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Miguel M. Delgado
- Writers:
- Cantinflas, Tito Davison
- Producers:
- Jacques Gelman
- Cinematographer:
- Jorge Stahl Jr.
- Composer:
- Gustavo César Carrión
- Production:
- Rioma Films
- Status:
- Released
The Minister and Me Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cantinflas
as Mateo Melgarejo 'Mateíto'
Chela Castro
as Vicky
Lucía Méndez
as Barbara
Ángel Garasa
as Avelino Romero 'Romeritos'
Manolita Saval
as Estrellita
Delia Peña Orta
as María
Alonso Castaño
as Don Nachito
Miguel Manzano
as Don Antonio, señor ministro
Daniel Herrera
as Huésped de Yucatán
Tamara Garina
as Tamarita
Alejandra Meyer
as Julia Ramírez, secretaria del licenciado
Pedro de Aguillón
as Sr. Alcalino Buenrostro
Key crew
Directed by Miguel M. Delgado, written by Cantinflas and Tito Davison, produced by Jacques Gelman.
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The Minister and Me Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 39 ratings.
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The Minister and Me – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Minister and Me online?
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The Minister and Me (1976) is available to stream on YouTube TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Minister and Me?
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The main cast of The Minister and Me (1976) includes Cantinflas, Chela Castro, Lucía Méndez, Ángel Garasa and Manolita Saval. The film was directed by Miguel M. Delgado. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Minister and Me released?
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The Minister and Me was released on July 1, 1976 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Minister and Me worth watching?
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The Minister and Me (1976) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.