The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez (2012)
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.
Director: Elia Petridis
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Ernest Borgnine as Rex Page |
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Barry Corbin as Walker |
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Carla Ortiz as Solena |
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Arturo del Puerto as Alejandro |
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Tony Plana as Dr. Dominguez |
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Dale Dickey as Denise |
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June Squibb as Irma |
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Audrey P. Scott as Clementine |
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Reynaldo Pacheco as Miguel |
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Ashley Holliday Tavares as Rita |
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Nathalie Kelley as Pretty Annie |
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Alex Fernandez as Bandito / Paramedic |
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Dylan Kenin as Cowboy |
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Robert Morse as Burt |
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John Bryant Davila as Doctor |
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Catherine Christensen as Casting PA |
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Luke Ganalon as Marc AKA Picolindo |
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David Goryl as Davis |
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Harley Graham as Maureen |
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David Jacks as Director |
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Larry Manetti as |
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Maro Molina as Diego |
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Phil Swinburne as Casting Director |
| Writing | Elia Petridis | Writer |
| Directing | Elia Petridis | Director |
| Production | Elia Petridis | Producer |
| Production | Darren Brandl | Producer |
| Editing | Terel Gibson | Editor |
| Camera | Eric Leach | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Ruy Folguera | Original Music Composer |