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The Old Man and the Sea (1958)

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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.

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