The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez is a 2012 American Western comedy-drama film starring Ernest Borgnine.[1] It was the final film in which Borgnine starred.[2] The film was written and directed by Elia Petridis.
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| Directed by | Elia Petridis |
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| Written by | Elia Petridis |
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| Music by | Ruy Folguera |
| Cinematography | Eric Leach |
| Edited by | Terel Gibson |
Production company | Filmatics |
| Distributed by | Indican Pictures |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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 June 2020, the film holds a 60% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on five reviews with an average rating of 5/10.[3]
References
- Linden, Sheri (6 December 2012). "Review: 'The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez' amuses". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- "Out This Week: 10 Reviews of New Indie Releases From 'Cheerful Weather at the Wedding' to 'Waiting for Lightning'". IndieWire. 6 December 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2016. - Natale, Richard (9 July 2012). "Ernest Borgnine dies at 95". Variety. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
-Scheck, Frank (10 December 2012). "The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- Leydon, Joe (6 December 2012). "Review: 'The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez'". Variety. Retrieved 16 December 2016. - "The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
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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