The Old Man and the Sea
SPENCER TRACY in his most suspenseful role...ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S story of Heroism...Defeat...Victory!
1958 · 1h 26m · Not Rated
Adventure, Drama
Directed by
John Sturges
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The Old Man and the Sea
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 and cast
- John Sturges Director
- 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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