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.

The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez
Film poster
Directed byElia Petridis
Produced by
Written byElia Petridis
Starring
Music byRuy Folguera
CinematographyEric Leach
Edited byTerel Gibson
Production
company
Filmatics
Distributed byIndican Pictures
Release date
  • April 27, 2012 (2012-04-27)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. "The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 4, 2020.


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