@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
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.
Quick Stats
6.5
TMDB Rating
168
Votes
1h 26m
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Key Crew
DirectorJohn Sturges
WriterErnest Hemingway
CinematographyJames Wong Howe
ComposerDimitri Tiomkin
EditorArthur P. Schmidt
Produced by
Leland Hayward ProductionsWarner Bros. Pictures
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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)
T
Tony Rosa
Gambler (uncredited)
Don Blackman
Arm Wrestler
