The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez (2012)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $10,752 | Details |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Retired radio DJ, Rex Page, 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 and his evil henchman, Dr. Dominguez. 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 triumphant, final performance.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,099 (28.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.47 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $16,003 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 7th, 2012 (Limited) by Indican Pictures |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 99 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Posthumous Release |
| Plot point: | Autumn Years |
| Social setting: | Movie Business, Retirement |
| Target audience: | Hispanic |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Filmatics |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2012 | 85 | $3,099 | 2 | $1,550 | $3,099 | 1 | |
| Dec 14, 2012 | 88 | $1,502 | -52% | 1 | $1,502 | $5,609 | 2 |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 87 | $385 | 1 | $385 | $5,994 | 5 | |
| Jan 11, 2013 | 89 | $255 | -34% | 1 | $255 | $6,249 | 6 |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 71 | $205 | -20% | 1 | $205 | $6,859 | 7 |
| May 24, 2013 | 87 | $1,405 | 1 | $1,405 | $8,264 | 25 | |
| May 31, 2013 | 77 | $648 | -54% | 1 | $648 | $9,890 | 26 |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 92 | $648 | 1 | $648 | $10,752 | 29 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2012 | 104 | $1,008 | 2 | $504 | $4,107 | 1 | |
| Dec 14, 2012 | 99 | $1,502 | +49% | 1 | $1,502 | $5,609 | 2 |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 93 | $385 | 1 | $385 | $5,994 | 5 | |
| Jan 11, 2013 | 87 | $660 | +71% | 1 | $660 | $6,654 | 6 |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 85 | $205 | -69% | 1 | $205 | $6,859 | 7 |
| May 24, 2013 | 94 | $1,405 | 1 | $1,405 | $8,264 | 25 | |
| May 31, 2013 | 88 | $648 | -54% | 1 | $648 | $9,890 | 26 |
| Jun 14, 2013 | 103 | $214 | 1 | $214 | $10,104 | 28 |
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Synopsis
Retired radio DJ, Rex Page, 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 and his evil henchman, Dr. Dominguez. 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 triumphant, final performance.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,099 (28.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.47 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $16,003 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 7th, 2012 (Limited) by Indican Pictures |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 99 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Posthumous Release |
| Plot point: | Autumn Years |
| Social setting: | Movie Business, Retirement |
| Target audience: | Hispanic |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Filmatics |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2012 | 85 | $3,099 | 2 | $1,550 | $3,099 | 1 | |
| Dec 14, 2012 | 88 | $1,502 | -52% | 1 | $1,502 | $5,609 | 2 |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 87 | $385 | 1 | $385 | $5,994 | 5 | |
| Jan 11, 2013 | 89 | $255 | -34% | 1 | $255 | $6,249 | 6 |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 71 | $205 | -20% | 1 | $205 | $6,859 | 7 |
| May 24, 2013 | 87 | $1,405 | 1 | $1,405 | $8,264 | 25 | |
| May 31, 2013 | 77 | $648 | -54% | 1 | $648 | $9,890 | 26 |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 92 | $648 | 1 | $648 | $10,752 | 29 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2012 | 104 | $1,008 | 2 | $504 | $4,107 | 1 | |
| Dec 14, 2012 | 99 | $1,502 | +49% | 1 | $1,502 | $5,609 | 2 |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 93 | $385 | 1 | $385 | $5,994 | 5 | |
| Jan 11, 2013 | 87 | $660 | +71% | 1 | $660 | $6,654 | 6 |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 85 | $205 | -69% | 1 | $205 | $6,859 | 7 |
| May 24, 2013 | 94 | $1,405 | 1 | $1,405 | $8,264 | 25 | |
| May 31, 2013 | 88 | $648 | -54% | 1 | $648 | $9,890 | 26 |
| Jun 14, 2013 | 103 | $214 | 1 | $214 | $10,104 | 28 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.