Still from The Old Man and the Sea — The Old Man and the Sea (1958) — John SturgesPhotographed by James Wong Howe and Floyd Crosby

John Sturges

The Old Man and the Sea

Name: The Old Man and the Sea
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Released: 1958
Duration: 86 min

English / 1958 / 1h 26m

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Drama Adventure

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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.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Sturges

WriterPeter Viertel

CinematographerJames Wong Howe, Floyd Crosby

Cast

Spencer Tracyas The Old Man

Felipe Pazosas Manolin, the Boy

Harry Bellaveras Martin, the Cafe Bartender

Don Diamondas Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)

Mary Hemingwayas Tourist (uncredited)

Joey Rayas Gambler (uncredited)

Mauritz Hugoas Gambler (uncredited)

Tony Rosaas Gambler (uncredited)

Don Blackmanas Arm Wrestler