The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez

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]

The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez
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Directed by	Elia Petridis
Written by	Elia Petridis
Produced by	Darren Brandl Dave O'Brien Elia Petridis
Starring	Ernest Borgnine Barry Corbin Carla Ortiz
Cinematography	Eric Leach
Edited by	Terel Gibson
Music by	Ruy Folguera
Production company	Filmatics
Distributed by	Indican Pictures
Release date	April 27, 2012 (2012-04-27)
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 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]