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The Old Man and the Sea
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THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA

"SPENCER TRACY in his most suspenseful role...ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S story of Heroism...Defeat...Victory!"

19581h 26m6.5 TMDb

Directed by John Sturges

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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

Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy

The Old Man

Felipe Pazos

Felipe Pazos

Manolin, the Boy

Harry Bellaver

Harry Bellaver

Martin, the Cafe Bartender

Don Diamond

Don Diamond

Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)

Mary Hemingway

Mary Hemingway

Tourist (uncredited)

Joey Ray

Joey Ray

Gambler (uncredited)

Mauritz Hugo

Mauritz Hugo

Gambler (uncredited)

Tony Rosa

Tony Rosa

Gambler (uncredited)

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion7.2
Complexity7.3
Humor5.3
Realism7.1
Action5.3
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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