The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez
Synopsis
Rex is an old man who is bitter about never becoming famous and having lived a life without any meaning. After suffering a stroke, he ends up in a nursing home staffed by Latin American immigrants. Put off by the situation, he focuses his energy on getting out, which places him at odds with the Latino workers. However, their relationship takes on new meaning when it is discovered that he once shook hands with Vicente Fernandez, a Mexican singer, producer and actor idolized throughout Latin culture. The employees soon begin to treat Rex like the celebrity he's always dreamed of being.
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The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-19
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Ernest Borgnine
Rex Page
Barry Corbin
Walker
Carla Ortiz
Solena
Arturo del Puerto
Alejandro
Tony Plana
Dr. Dominguez
Dale Dickey
Denise
June Squibb
Irma
Audrey P. Scott
Clementine
Reynaldo Pacheco
Miguel
Ashley Holliday Tavares
Rita
Nathalie Kelley
Pretty Annie
Alex Fernandez
Bandito / Paramedic
Dylan Kenin
Cowboy
Robert Morse
Burt
John Bryant Davila
Doctor
Catherine Christensen
Casting PA
Luke Ganalon
Marc AKA Picolindo
David Goryl
Davis
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elia Petridis
- Screenplay & Story
- Elia Petridis
- Original Score
- Ruy Folguera
- Original Title
- The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Filmatics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elia Petridis
Elia Petridis
Ruy Folguera
Eric Leach
Terel Gibson
Darren Brandl, Elia Petridis
Department Leadership Roster
Elia Petridis
Director
Elia Petridis
Writer
Darren Brandl
Producer
Elia Petridis
Producer
Terel Gibson
Editor
Eric Leach
Director of Photography
Ruy Folguera
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez about?
Rex is an old man who is bitter about never becoming famous and having lived a life without any meaning. After suffering a stroke, he ends up in a nursing home staffed by Latin American immigrants. Put off by the situation, he focuses his energy on getting out, which places him at odds with the Latino workers. However, their relationship takes on new meaning when it is discovered that he once shook hands with Vicente Fernandez, a Mexican singer, producer and actor idolized throughout Latin culture. The employees soon begin to treat Rex like the celebrity he's always dreamed of being.
Who directed The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez?
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez was directed by Elia Petridis.
Who stars in The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez?
The principal cast of The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez includes Ernest Borgnine, Barry Corbin, Carla Ortiz, Arturo del Puerto, Tony Plana.
When was The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez released and how long is it?
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez was composed by Ruy Folguera.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez?
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).