Movie

The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez

★ 4.9(12)20121h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Elia Petridis
Release date: 2012-04-27
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Filmatics

The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez — trailer

About The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez

The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez is a 2012 movie in the Western, Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Elia Petridis, starring Ernest Borgnine, Barry Corbin and Carla Ortiz. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.9/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

regretcelebritystroke

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez in Japan?+

The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez on Netflix?+

The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez?+

The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez?+

The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez stars Ernest Borgnine, Barry Corbin, Carla Ortiz, Arturo del Puerto and Tony Plana.

When did The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez come out?+

The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez is a 2012 movie directed by Elia Petridis.

What genre is The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez?+

The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez is Western, Comedy and Drama film.

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.