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.

Directed by: John Sturges
Written by: Peter Viertel
Runtime: 86 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: SPENCER TRACY in his most suspenseful role...ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S story of Heroism...Defeat...Victory!
Cast:
Spencer Tracy Spencer Tracy
The Old Man 
Harry Bellaver Harry Bellaver
Martin, the Cafe Bartender 
Mauritz Hugo Mauritz Hugo
Gambler (uncredited) 
Don Diamond Don Diamond
Cafe Proprietor (uncredited) 
Felipe Pazos Felipe Pazos
Manolin, the Boy 
Don Blackman Don Blackman
Arm Wrestler 
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Also known as:
  • El viejo y el mar