The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands

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It is the tale, not he who tells it

Overview

A WWI veteran traumatized by his service in battle and the recent death of his fiancée moves out west to drink himself to death when he meets a mysterious buffalo soldier who believes he kills anyone he touches.

Genres

Western

Production Companies

From the Heart Productions

Southern Arizona Film Society

African American Museum Southern Arizona

The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands Trailers

Cast

George

Jeff Worden

Jason

Aaron Cammack

Stevens

Cliff Owens

Old George

Angus Poe

Baker

Alec Errhalt

Lady in Red Fascinator

Courtney Pulitzer

Background

William Chandler

The Bruja

Maribel Jimenez

Rosalie

Samantha Beemer

Henry

Richard 'Chomps' Thompson

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