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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb198924mUnited Kingdom

The Old Man of the Sea

Synopsis

An old, bedridden man plays games that have a hint of the sinister about them.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 22, 2009

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Chris Newby
Screenplay & Story
Chris Newby
Original Title
The Old Man of the Sea
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
24m
Production Studios
Pankino Productions, Arts Council of Great Britain, Channel 4 Television

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chris Newby

Screenplay & Story

Chris Newby

Film Editing

Chris Newby

Producers

Mehdi Norowzian

Department Leadership Roster

Chris Newby

Director

Chris Newby

Writer

Chris Newby

Editor

Mehdi Norowzian

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Old Man of the Sea.

Featured In Curated Collections

Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Old Man of the Sea.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Old Man of the Sea

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Old Man of the Sea about?

An old, bedridden man plays games that have a hint of the sinister about them.

Who directed The Old Man of the Sea?

The Old Man of the Sea was directed by Chris Newby.

Who stars in The Old Man of the Sea?

The principal cast of The Old Man of the Sea includes Harry Herring, Kieran McCrystal.

When was The Old Man of the Sea released and how long is it?

The Old Man of the Sea was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 24m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Old Man of the Sea?

The Old Man of the Sea holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).