The Old Man and the Sea(1958)
“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.
Director
John Sturges
Studio
Leland Hayward Productions
Cast
Spencer Tracy
as The Old Man
Felipe Pazos
as Manolin, the Boy
Harry Bellaver
as Martin, the Cafe Bartender
Don Diamond
as Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
Mary Hemingway
as Tourist (uncredited)
Joey Ray
as Gambler (uncredited)
Mauritz Hugo
as Gambler (uncredited)
Tony Rosa
as Gambler (uncredited)
Don Blackman
as Arm Wrestler
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1958
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Leland Hayward Productions • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Old Man and the Sea?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Old Man and the Sea (1958).
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 and released in 1958. It is a adventure, drama film.
How long is The Old Man and the Sea?▼
The Old Man and the Sea has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in The Old Man and the Sea?▼
The cast of The Old Man and the Sea includes Spencer Tracy as The Old Man, Felipe Pazos as Manolin, the Boy, Harry Bellaver as Martin, the Cafe Bartender, Don Diamond as Cafe Proprietor (uncredited), Mary Hemingway as Tourist (uncredited) and more.
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