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The Minister and Me 1976

Status
Released
Runtime
109 minutes
Director
Miguel M. Delgado
Network
Rioma Films
Where to Stream
YouTube TV
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Topic: Film "The Minister and Me" (1976). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
1976
Status
Released
Runtime
109 minutes
Release date
Jul 1, 1976
Original language
ES
Origin
Mexico
Studios
Rioma Films
Genres
Comedy, Drama
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★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 39 votes
Episode runtime
~109 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Rioma Films
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Topic: Film "The Minister and Me" (1976).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, plot points).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 7: Use ONLY provided facts.
Title: The Minister and Me (El Ministro y Yo).
Year: 1976.
Release Date (US): 07/01/1976.
Genres: Comedy and Drama.
Runtime: 1h 49m.
Cast: Cantinflas, Chela Castro, Lucía Méndez.
Director: Miguel M. Delgado.
Protagonist: Mateo Melgarejo (notary public and scribe).
Setting: Santo Domingo, a neighborhood north of Mexico City's Zócalo.
Plot:
Mateo Melgarejo is a notary public and scribe for the illiterate people of Santo Domingo.
A squatter friend asks for help negotiating with the land census bureau to regularize a land title.
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Is The Minister and Me worth watching?

The Minister and Me holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 39 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie The Minister and Me and when was it released?

The Minister and Me is a feature film with a runtime of 109 minutes. It was released in 1976. Release status: Released.

Who directed The Minister and Me?

The Minister and Me was directed by Miguel M. Delgado.

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