The Minister and Me
The Minister and Me (1976) is a comedy drama, directed by Miguel M. Delgado. It stars Cantinflas and Chela Castro. The 109-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.
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What The Minister and Me Is 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.
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What is The Minister and Me 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.
Where can I watch The Minister and Me?
The Minister and Me is available to watch on digital platforms such as YouTube TV. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Minister and Me?
The Minister and Me runs for 109 minutes (1h 49m).
When did The Minister and Me come out?
The Minister and Me was released in 1976.
Who directed The Minister and Me?
The Minister and Me was directed by Miguel M. Delgado.
Who stars in The Minister and Me?
The Minister and Me stars Cantinflas, Chela Castro, Lucía Méndez, Ángel Garasa.
What is The Minister and Me's rating?
The Minister and Me holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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