The Old Man and the Sea(1958)
SPENCER TRACY in his most suspenseful role...ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S story of Heroism...Defeat...Victory!
The Old Man and the Sea 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, released on October 7, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, Harry Bellaver and Don Diamond. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 169 ratings.
- Director:
- John Sturges
- Writers:
- Ernest Hemingway, Peter Viertel
- Producers:
- Leland Hayward
- Cinematographer:
- Floyd Crosby
- Composer:
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Production:
- Leland Hayward Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Old Man and the Sea (1958) Trailer
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The Old Man and the Sea - Original Theatrical Trailer
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1958 THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA Official Trailer 1 Warner Bros
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The Old Man and the Sea Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Tony Rosa
as Gambler (uncredited)
Don Blackman
as Arm Wrestler
Key crew
Directed by John Sturges, written by Ernest Hemingway and Peter Viertel, produced by Leland Hayward.
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The Old Man and the Sea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 169 ratings.
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The Old Man and the Sea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Old Man and the Sea online?
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The Old Man and the Sea (1958) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Old Man and the Sea?
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The main cast of The Old Man and the Sea (1958) includes Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, Harry Bellaver, Don Diamond and Mary Hemingway. The film was directed by John Sturges. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Old Man and the Sea released?
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The Old Man and the Sea was released on October 7, 1958 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Old Man and the Sea worth watching?
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The Old Man and the Sea (1958) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 169 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Old Man and the Sea?
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