The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands

The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands

It is the tale, not he who tells it

2025 · Western

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.

Directed by Richard 'Chomps' Thompson · Written by Richard 'Chomps' Thompson

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