The Old Man and the Sea

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

19581h 26m6.5(170 votes)

AdventureDrama

Synopsis

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.

The Old Man and the Sea (1958) is a adventure and drama film directed by John Sturges. It stars Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, and Harry Bellaver. The film runs for 1 hour 26 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 170 votes.

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Director

John Sturges

Cast

Spencer Tracy

The Old Man

Felipe Pazos

Manolin, the Boy

Harry Bellaver

Martin, the Cafe Bartender

Don Diamond

Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)

Mary Hemingway

Tourist (uncredited)

Joey Ray

Gambler (uncredited)

Mauritz Hugo

Gambler (uncredited)

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Where can I watch The Old Man and the Sea?

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Who stars in The Old Man and the Sea?

The Old Man and the Sea stars Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, Harry Bellaver, and Don Diamond, and was directed by John Sturges.

How long is The Old Man and the Sea?

The Old Man and the Sea has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes.

When did The Old Man and the Sea come out?

The Old Man and the Sea was released in 1958.

What genre is The Old Man and the Sea?

The Old Man and the Sea is a adventure and drama film.

Is The Old Man and the Sea worth watching?

The Old Man and the Sea holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.