The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez
Retired radio DJ, Rex Page (Ernest Borgnine), always dreamed of being a Western movie cowboy — After suffering a back injury, Rex finds himself recovering at Rancho Park nursing home, a facility held in the villainous grip of local businessman Mr. Walker (Barry Corbin) and his evil henchman, Dr. Dominguez (Tony Plana).
At first, Rex is helpless in this lawless world, but when the Latino staff realizes that Rex once met their icon, Vicente Fernandez, Rex becomes a local celebrity. And like the cowboys from his dreams, Rex discovers the love and respect of his family and the staff when he faces down the tyrannical owners of Rancho Park this homage to the Spaghetti Westerns of yore. Starring Academy Award Winner Ernest Borgnine in a magical and sadly, final performance.
Purchase the DVD Here.
Retired radio DJ, Rex Page (Ernest Borgnine), always dreamed of being a Western movie cowboy — After suffering a back injury, Rex finds himself recovering at Rancho Park nursing home, a facility held in the villainous grip of local businessman Mr. Walker (Barry Corbin) and his evil henchman, Dr. Dominguez (Tony Plana).
At first, Rex is helpless in this lawless world, but when the Latino staff realizes that Rex once met their icon, Vicente Fernandez, Rex becomes a local celebrity. And like the cowboys from his dreams, Rex discovers the love and respect of his family and the staff when he faces down the tyrannical owners of Rancho Park this homage to the Spaghetti Westerns of yore. Starring Academy Award Winner Ernest Borgnine in a magical and sadly, final performance.
Purchase the DVD Here.
Retired radio DJ, Rex Page (Ernest Borgnine), always dreamed of being a Western movie cowboy — After suffering a back injury, Rex finds himself recovering at Rancho Park nursing home, a facility held in the villainous grip of local businessman Mr. Walker (Barry Corbin) and his evil henchman, Dr. Dominguez (Tony Plana).
At first, Rex is helpless in this lawless world, but when the Latino staff realizes that Rex once met their icon, Vicente Fernandez, Rex becomes a local celebrity. And like the cowboys from his dreams, Rex discovers the love and respect of his family and the staff when he faces down the tyrannical owners of Rancho Park this homage to the Spaghetti Westerns of yore. Starring Academy Award Winner Ernest Borgnine in a magical and sadly, final performance.
Purchase the DVD Here.
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OFFICIAL TRAILER
TAGLINE
THE GOOD, THE BALD, and THE ELDERLY
TECH SPECS
Running Time: 99 minutes
Format: 2:35, DCP, HD
Sound: Dolby SR
Genre: Comedy, Family, Romance
Language: English
Rating: PG-13
Country: USA
CAST & CREW
Directed by: Elia Petridis
Cast: Ernest Borgnine, Barry Corbin, Carla Ortiz, Dale Dickey, Tony Plana, Nathalie Kelley, Ashley Holliday, Audrey P. Scott, June Squibb, Arturo del Puerto
AWARDS, FESTIVALS, PUBLICITY
Newport Beach International Film Festival 2012
Almeria Western Film Festival 2013
“In his final film, Ernest Borgnine gives an award-winning performance as a
retired disc jockey…” YES Weekly
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