The Old Man and the Sea poster
Screenplay Peter Viertel
Director John Sturges

The Old Man and the Sea

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

Release Date: 1958-10-07

Duration: 86 minutes

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.

Casting

  • Spencer Tracy
    The Old Man
  • Mauritz Hugo
    Gambler (uncredited)
  • Harry Bellaver
    Martin, the Cafe Bartender
  • Don Diamond
    Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
  • Don Blackman
    Arm Wrestler
  • Tony Rosa
    Gambler (uncredited)
  • Felipe Pazos
    Manolin, the Boy
  • Joey Ray
    Gambler (uncredited)
  • Mary Hemingway
    Tourist (uncredited)