
The Old Man and the Sea(1999)
An old fisherman makes the biggest catch of his life.


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

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
The Old Man and the Sea is a adventure, drama film released in 1958 exploring themes of sea, human vs nature, cuba, mockery, fisherman. Directed by John Sturges, it stars Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, Harry Bellaver. 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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