Movie Description
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez
(2012)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Rex Page
Walker
Solena
Alejandro
Irma
Dr. Dominguez
Denise
Clementine
Miguel
Pretty Annie
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Facts
Original TitleThe Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez
Status Released
Release Information
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2012-04-27
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 39m
Production CompaniesFilmatics
Genres
- Western
- Comedy
- Drama
