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The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez

2012 1h 39m Comedy Drama List
40% Tomatometer 5 Reviews 68% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
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 Hollywood Reporter The late Ernest Borgnine receives a moving send-off in his final film, The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez. Jun 25, 2015 Full Review Sheri Linden Los Angeles Times Evidence that even at 94, and even in flat surroundings, the late actor possessed undeniable screen magnetism. Rated: 3/5 Dec 6, 2012 Full Review Joe Leydon Variety [A] slight but affecting indie drama. Dec 6, 2012 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews This corny neo-Western comedy catches our attention because it's the swan song of Ernest Borgnine. Rated: C+ Oct 29, 2016 Full Review Ernest Hardy L.A. Weekly 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. Jun 25, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Audience Member 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. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Frances H A wonderful finale performance for an Academy Award winner who always delivered and certainly did so here in his last film. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/03/15 Full Review Audience Member Loved the movie. It was funny, endearing, and a great finale for Ernie Borgnine. Great for the family. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Wonderful emotional film about real life! Great acting! Great script! Beautiful music! A classic art piece like they used to make'em! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Every aspect of this movie is delightful. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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