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My Man and I

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Mexican day laborer Chu Chu Ramirez (Ricardo Montalban) has just obtained his U.S. citizenship. Convinced that all his troubles are behind him, Ramirez gets a job working for farmer Ansel Ames (Wendell Corey) and his emotionally-troubled wife (Claire Trevor). After work, Ramirez courts local barfly Nancy (Shelley Winters). Despite Ramirez's optimism and hard work, farmer Ames eventually takes advantage of his trust, and Ramirez finds himself the victim of the same justice system he once lauded.

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Bob Thomas Associated Press 07/24/2019
You wouldn't expect much from the title, but it turns out to be a social study that compares favorably to last season's topper, A Place in the Sun. Go to Full Review Manny Farber The Nation 11/24/2020
My Man and is a flag-waving love story; one of the worst. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 07/12/2011
B-
It's a well-made drama that unfortunately is never interesting or as spicy as it's expected to be. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D 04/05/2024 Sad to see Trevor reduced to such a nothing role in a nothing film. See more 12/06/2013 I'm continuing my Richardo Montalban kick. William A. Wellman directed this oddball, though intriguing, melodrama. Ricardo is a hardworking immigrant trying to make his way in the US when he runs avows a crooked farmer and his wife, Shelley Winters. I won't give away where it goes, but it's echoes of "The Postman Always Rings Twice." The film kind of goes in several directions, part Horatio Alger, part noir, part courtroom drama, part romance, but the pieces don't all quite gel. Montalban is good and Winters is her usual unconventional self. And speaking of unconventional, but in a good way, Jack Elam plays one of Montalban's colorful friends. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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William A. Wellman

Director

Shelley Winters

Nancy

Ricardo Montalban

Chu Chu Ramirez

Wendell Corey

Ansel Ames

Claire Trevor

Mrs Ansel Ames

Robert Burton

Sheriff
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Synopsis Mexican day laborer Chu Chu Ramirez (Ricardo Montalban) has just obtained his U.S. citizenship. Convinced that all his troubles are behind him, Ramirez gets a job working for farmer Ansel Ames (Wendell Corey) and his emotionally-troubled wife (Claire Trevor). After work, Ramirez courts local barfly Nancy (Shelley Winters). Despite Ramirez's optimism and hard work, farmer Ames eventually takes advantage of his trust, and Ramirez finds himself the victim of the same justice system he once lauded.
Director
William A. Wellman
Producer
Stephen Ames
Screenwriter
John Fante, Jack Leonard
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Nov 8, 2011
Runtime
1h 39m