本片被公认为Ismael Rodríguez所有作品中最出色的一部，IMDB评分高达9.3，当年获得金球奖最佳外语片之后又被奥斯卡提名，日本著名演员三船敏郎主演，并以此片和他在日本国内与黑泽明合作的《Yojimbo》共同获得日本蓝丝带奖最佳男演员。5 　　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. But will Animas behave responsibly enough to take advantage of these opportunities?