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The Old Man and the Sea (1958)

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

★ 6.5/10 TMDBNR1h 26mAdventureDrama
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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.

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The Old Man and the Sea Cast

  • Spencer Tracy

    Spencer Tracy

    as The Old Man

  • Felipe Pazos

    Felipe Pazos

    as Manolin, the Boy

  • Harry Bellaver

    Harry Bellaver

    as Martin, the Cafe Bartender

  • Don Diamond

    Don Diamond

    as Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)

  • Mary Hemingway

    Mary Hemingway

    as Tourist (uncredited)

  • Joey Ray

    Joey Ray

    as Gambler (uncredited)

  • Mauritz Hugo

    Mauritz Hugo

    as Gambler (uncredited)

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    Tony Rosa

    as Gambler (uncredited)

  • Don Blackman

    Don Blackman

    as Arm Wrestler

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When was The Old Man and the Sea released?

The Old Man and the Sea came out on October 7, 1958.

Is The Old Man and the Sea worth watching?

The Old Man and the Sea holds a 6.5/10 average from 171 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.

How long is The Old Man and the Sea?

The Old Man and the Sea runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).

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