The Old Man and the Sea
1958 · Movie · NR · 86 min
★ 6.8(165)unSUB Rating
After months without a catch, an aging Cuban fisherman heads far out to sea and finally hooks an enormous marlin. Alone in a small boat, he endures exhaustion, doubt, and the elements as he fights to bring his prize home, testing his resolve and sense of purpose.
Based on The Old Man and the Sea
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Details
- Years
- 1958
- Release date
- 1958-10-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 86 min
- TMDB rating (input)
- 6.5/10 (165 votes)
- Budget
- $5,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a quiet, reflective struggle against nature with a determined lead and a simple premise; Not for you if you need fast pacing, lots of dialogue, or a consistently upbeat mood.
Pros: determined survival story; strong lead performance; faithful to the book | Cons: heavy narration; slow, repetitive stretches; effects feel dated
Themes
- sea
- human vs nature
- cuba
- mockery
- fisherman
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score · 1959
- National Board of Review Award — Best Film
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Color · 1959 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1959 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score · 1959 · nominated
Cast & crew
Spencer Tracy
as The Old Man
Felipe Pazos
as Manolin, the Boy
Harry Bellaver
as Martin, the Cafe Bartender
Don Diamond
as Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
Mary Hemingway
as Tourist (uncredited)
- JR
Joey Ray
as Gambler (uncredited)
Mauritz Hugo
as Gambler (uncredited)
- TR
Tony Rosa
as Gambler (uncredited)
Don Blackman
as Arm Wrestler
Directed by John Sturges