The Old Man and the Sea

The Old Man and the Sea (1958)

07/10/1958
Adventure, Drama
1h 26m

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

Overview

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 SturgesDirector
  • Peter ViertelScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • sea
  • human vs nature
  • cuba
  • mockery
  • fisherman

Top Billed 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

Gambler (uncredited)

Mauritz Hugo

Mauritz Hugo

Gambler (uncredited)

Tony Rosa

Gambler (uncredited)

Don Blackman

Don Blackman

Arm Wrestler

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