The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez explained

The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez
Director:	Elia Petridis
Cinematography:	Eric Leach
Editing:	Terel Gibson
Music:	Ruy Folguera
Studio:	Filmatics
Distributor:	Indican Pictures
Runtime:	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

, the film holds a 40% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on five reviews with an average rating of 5.5/10.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Out This Week: 10 Reviews of New Indie Releases From 'Cheerful Weather at the Wedding' to 'Waiting for Lightning'. 6 December 2012. IndieWire. 16 December 2016.
2. Web site: Natale. Richard. Ernest Borgnine dies at 95. 9 July 2012. Variety. 6 February 2018.
   -Web site: Scheck. Frank. The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez: Film Review. 10 December 2012. The Hollywood Reporter. 16 December 2016.
   - Web site: Leydon. Joe. Review: 'The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez'. 6 December 2012. Variety. 16 December 2016.
3. Web site: The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez. Rotten Tomatoes. January 8, 2022.