The Old Man and the Sea (1958)

10/07/1958 (US) • 1h 26m

Adventure, Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

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)

Joey Ray

Gambler (uncredited)

Mauritz Hugo

Gambler (uncredited)

Tony Rosa

Gambler (uncredited)

Don Blackman

Arm Wrestler


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

sea

human vs nature

cuba

mockery

fisherman

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