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The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands
The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands

The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands

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A man afflicted with a curse while visiting Bombay, India at the turn of the 20th Century struggles to live life without ever touching another human being. His tragic lack of success in remaining free of all human contact causes the death of casual acquaintances and close friends alike. Ultimately, his curse turns back upon him and his story ends as tragically as those he affected with his curse.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

28 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

07 July 2013

Country

United States of America

Cast

Bernie Ask

Bernie Ask

George Gregson

Wayne Degan

Wayne Degan

Young George Gregson

Melissa Dickinson

Melissa Dickinson

Lobby Girl

Aldo Hernández

Aldo Hernández

Stevens

Tim Hollingsworth

Tim Hollingsworth

Jason Davidson

Sean McCleary

Sean McCleary

Henry Brower

Tony Mills

Tony Mills

Hotel Clerk

Matt Milton

Matt Milton

Jack Wilden

Brian Murphy

Brian Murphy

Andrew French

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