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The Old Man and the Sea (1958)

Poster for The Old Man and the Sea

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Sturges
  • Profile picture of Spencer Tracy
    The Old Man Spencer Tracy
  • Profile picture of Felipe Pazos
    Manolin, the Boy Felipe Pazos
  • Profile picture of Harry Bellaver
    Martin, the Cafe Bartender Harry Bellaver
  • Profile picture of Don Diamond
    Cafe Proprietor (uncredited) Don Diamond
  • Profile picture of Mary Hemingway
    Tourist (uncredited) Mary Hemingway
  • Profile picture of Mauritz Hugo
    Gambler (uncredited) Mauritz Hugo
  • Profile picture of Don Blackman
    Arm Wrestler Don Blackman

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Keywords

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