The Old Man and the Sea
“SPENCER TRACY in his most suspenseful role...ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S story of Heroism...Defeat...Victory!”
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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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Viertel
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- The Old Man and the Sea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Peru
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Leland Hayward Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sturges
Peter Viertel, Ernest Hemingway
Dimitri Tiomkin
James Wong Howe, Floyd Crosby
Arthur P. Schmidt
Leland Hayward
Department Leadership Roster
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Leland Hayward
Producer
Arthur P. Schmidt
Editor
Peter Viertel
Screenplay
John Sturges
Director
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Old Man and the Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Old Man and the Sea includes Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, Harry Bellaver, Don Diamond, Mary Hemingway.
When was The Old Man and the Sea released and how long is it?
The Old Man and the Sea was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Old Man and the Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Old Man and the Sea was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
Is The Old Man and the Sea based on a book or true story?
The Old Man and the Sea is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernest Hemingway".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Old Man and the Sea?
The Old Man and the Sea holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).