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The Old Man and the Sea (1958)

Movie ★ 6.5 86 min

Adventure Drama

Santiago is an aging, down-on-his-luck, Cuban fisherman who, after catching nothing for nearly 3 months, hooks a huge Marlin and struggles to land it far out in the Gulf Stream.

John Sturges Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 7, 1958
Runtime
86 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0052027
Language
Studio
Leland Hayward Productions,

Themes

Cast

Spencer Tracy Spencer Tracy The Old Man Felipe Pazos Felipe Pazos Manolin, the Boy Harry Bellaver Harry Bellaver Martin, the Cafe Bartender Don Diamond Don Diamond Cafe Proprietor (uncredited) Mary Hemingway Mary Hemingway Tourist (uncredited) Joey Ray Joey Ray Gambler (uncredited) Mauritz Hugo Mauritz Hugo Gambler (uncredited) Tony Rosa Gambler (uncredited) Don Blackman Don Blackman Arm Wrestler

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Old Man and the Sea about?
Santiago is an aging, down-on-his-luck, Cuban fisherman who, after catching nothing for nearly 3 months, hooks a huge Marlin and struggles to land it far out in the Gulf Stream.
Who directed The Old Man and the Sea?
The Old Man and the Sea was directed by John Sturges.
Who stars in The Old Man and the Sea?
The Old Man and the Sea stars Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, Harry Bellaver, Don Diamond.
When was The Old Man and the Sea released?
The Old Man and the Sea is a 1958 adventure, drama film.
Where can I watch The Old Man and the Sea?
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