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The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez

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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.

Critics Reviews

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Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter 06/25/2015
The late Ernest Borgnine receives a moving send-off in his final film, The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez. Go to Full Review Sheri Linden Los Angeles Times 12/06/2012
3/5
Evidence that even at 94, and even in flat surroundings, the late actor possessed undeniable screen magnetism. Go to Full Review Joe Leydon Variety 12/06/2012
[A] slight but affecting indie drama. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 10/29/2016
C+
This corny neo-Western comedy catches our attention because it's the swan song of Ernest Borgnine. Go to Full Review Ernest Hardy L.A. Weekly 06/25/2015
It gives film fans the chance to see the late Ernest Borgnine in his last acting gig and to see that he clearly relished every opportunity to perform. Unfortunately, the film surrounding him is a pulseless homage to spaghetti westerns. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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11/30/2016 Nice little film starring Ernest Borgnine in his last performance. It's a sweet movie to watch one time. Not going down as anything special. But I'm glad that I watched it. See more Frances H 03/25/2015 A wonderful finale performance for an Academy Award winner who always delivered and certainly did so here in his last film. See more 05/29/2014 Loved the movie. It was funny, endearing, and a great finale for Ernie Borgnine. Great for the family. See more 12/08/2012 Wonderful emotional film about real life! Great acting! Great script! Beautiful music! A classic art piece like they used to make'em! See more 12/02/2012 Every aspect of this movie is delightful. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Elia Petridis

Director

Ernest Borgnine

Rex

Carla Ortiz

Solena

Dale Dickey

Denise

Tony Plana

Dr. Dominguez

Barry Corbin

Walker

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Movie Info

Synopsis 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.
Director
Elia Petridis
Producer
Darren Brandl, Dave O'Brien
Screenwriter
Elia Petridis
Production Co
Filmatics
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 29, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$9.9K
Runtime
1h 39m