The Man Who Shook The Hand of Vincente Fernandez

Name: The Man Who Shook The Hand of Vincente Fernandez
Genre: Western
Released: 2012-10-31T10:03:18-07:00

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Retired radio DJ, Rex Page (Ernest Borgnine), always dreamed of being a Western movie cowboy - After suffering a back injury, Rex finds himself recovering at Rancho Park nursing home, a facility held in the villainous grip of local businessman Mr. Walker (Barry Corbin) and his evil henchman, Dr. Dominguez (Tony Plana). At first, Rex is helpless in this lawless world, but when the Latino staff realizes that Rex once met their icon, Vicente Fernandez, Rex becomes a local celebrity. And like the cowboys from his dreams, Rex discovers the love and respect of his family and the staff when he faces down the tyrannical owners of Rancho Park this homage to the Spaghetti Westerns of yore. Starring Academy Award Winner Ernest Borgnine in a magical and sadly, final performance. (c) Indican Pictures

Rating:

PG-13
Genre:

Western
Directed By:

Elia Petridis
Written By:

Elia Petridis
In Theaters:

Dec 7, 2012 limited
Box Office:

$9,890
Runtime:

99 minutes
Studio:

Indican Pictures

Cast

Ernest Borgnine

Barry Corbin

Carla Ortiz

Tony Plana

Arturo Del Puerto

Audrey P. Scott

Dale Dickey

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Critic Reviews for The Man Who Shook The Hand of Vincente Fernandez

All Critics (2) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (1)

Evidence that even at 94, and even in flat surroundings, the late actor possessed undeniable screen magnetism.

December 6, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Sheri Linden
Los Angeles Times
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[A] slight but affecting indie drama.

December 6, 2012

Joe Leydon
Variety
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