Movie·1958·1h 26m
The Old Man and the Sea
SPENCER TRACY in his most suspenseful role...ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S story of Heroism...Defeat...Victory!
Directed By
John Sturges
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Peter Viertel
Producer
Leland Hayward
Cinematography
James Wong Howe
Music
Dimitri Tiomkin
Editor
Arthur P. Schmidt
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
164 votes
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Region: US
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// cast
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)
Tony Rosa
Gambler (uncredited)
Don Blackman
Arm Wrestler
// crew
Crew
Arthur P. Schmidt
Editor
Peter Viertel
Screenplay
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
John Sturges
Director
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
Leland Hayward
Producer
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