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The Old Man and the Sea

NR19581h 26mJohn Sturges
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 75% · Metacritic 49

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"SPENCER TRACY in his most suspenseful role...ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S story of Heroism...Defeat...Victory!"

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.

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SeaHuman Vs NatureCubaMockeryFisherman

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Old Man and the Sea (1958) 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 stars in The Old Man and the Sea?

The Old Man and the Sea stars Spencer Tracy (The Old Man), Felipe Pazos (Manolin, the Boy), Harry Bellaver (Martin, the Cafe Bartender), Don Diamond (Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)), Mary Hemingway (Tourist (uncredited)). The film was directed by John Sturges.

How long is The Old Man and the Sea?

The Old Man and the Sea has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1958. It is rated NR.

Is The Old Man and the Sea worth watching?

The Old Man and the Sea holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Adventure, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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