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 (1958) poster

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.

Director: John Sturges
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Dimitri Tiomkin
Cinematography: Floyd Crosby, James Wong Howe
Editing: Arthur P. Schmidt
Production: Leland Hayward Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Ocean and Sea Adventures

Keywords

sea, human vs nature, cuba, mockery, fisherman

Trailer

The Old Man and the Sea Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Old Man and the Sea about?
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.
Who directed The Old Man and the Sea?
The Old Man and the Sea was directed by John Sturges.
Who stars in The Old Man and the Sea?
The Old Man and the Sea stars Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, Harry Bellaver, Don Diamond, Mary Hemingway, Joey Ray.
How long is The Old Man and the Sea?
The Old Man and the Sea has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is The Old Man and the Sea?
The Old Man and the Sea is a Adventure, Drama film.
Where was The Old Man and the Sea produced?
The Old Man and the Sea was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Old Man and the Sea?
The themes of The Old Man and the Sea include: Ocean and Sea Adventures.