The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Director
- Elia Petridis
- Network
- Filmatics
- Where to Stream
- YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video
What is The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez?
Topic: Film "The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez" (2012). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 27, 2012
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Filmatics
- Genres
- Western, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.9/10 from 12 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~99 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Filmatics
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Topic: Film "The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez" (2012).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez.
Year: 2012.
Release Date (US): 04/27/2012.
Genres: Western, Comedy, Drama (Source 1); Spaghetti western (Source 2).
Runtime: 1h 39m.
Director/Actor: Ernest Borgnine (Source 2/4 - called his valedictory feature).
Plot:
Rex is an old man, bitter about lack of fame and meaning.
Suffers a stroke, ends up in a nursing home.
Nursing home is staffed by Latin American immigrants.
Rex is put off by the situation and wants to get out, causing conflict with Latino workers.
Conflict changes when it's discovered he once shook hands with Vicente Fernandez (Mexican singer, producer, and actor).
Employees treat Rex like a celebrity.
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of western and comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez worth watching?
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez holds a community rating of 4.9/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Western, Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez and when was it released?
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez is a feature film with a runtime of 99 minutes. It was released in 2012. Release status: Released.
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.
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