The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez
| The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez | |
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| Directed by | Elia Petridis |
| Written by | Elia Petridis |
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| Cinematography | Eric Leach |
| Edited by | Terel Gibson |
| Music by | Ruy Folguera |
Production company | Filmatics |
| Distributed by | Indican Pictures |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez is a 2012 American Western film written and directed by Elia Petridis, and starring Ernest Borgnine[1] in his final role.[2]
Plot
A retired radio disc jockey/actor (Ernest Borgnine) is forced to enter a nursing home, where he unexpectedly finds the respect and acclaim that eluded him throughout his long career.
Cast
- Ernest Borgnine as Rex Page
- Barry Corbin as Walker
- Carla Ortiz as Solena
- Arturo Del Puerto as Alejandro
- Tony Plana as Dr. Dominguez
- Dale Dickey as Denise
- June Squibb as Irma
- Audrey P. Scott as Clementine
- Reynaldo Pacheco as Miguel
- Ashley Holliday as Rita
- Nathalie Kelley as Pretty Annie
- Alex Fernandez as Bandito / Paramedic
- Dylan Kenin as Cowboy
- Robert Morse as Burt
Reception
As of January 2022[update], the film holds a 40% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on five reviews with an average rating of 5.5/10.[3]
References
- ^ "Out This Week: 10 Reviews of New Indie Releases From 'Cheerful Weather at the Wedding' to 'Waiting for Lightning'". IndieWire. December 6, 2012. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
- ^ Natale, Richard (July 9, 2012). "Ernest Borgnine dies at 95". Variety. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
-Scheck, Frank (December 10, 2012). "The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
- Leydon, Joe (December 6, 2012). "Review: 'The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez'". Variety. Retrieved December 16, 2016. - ^ "The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
External links
- The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez at IMDb
- The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez at Rotten Tomatoes
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