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The Old Man and the Sea
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The Old Man and the Sea

1990-03-25 · 93 min · ★ 6.4

Action · Drama · TV Movie

Based on the novel by Ernest Hemingway. Santiago goes out on his usual fishing trip and makes a huge catch, the biggest of his life. Then a shark attacks and tries to steal his catch.

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Directors
Jud Taylor
Production companies
William F. Storke & Robert E. Fuisz, Yorkshire Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnSantiago
Gary ColeGary ColeTom Pruitt
Patricia ClarksonPatricia ClarksonMary Pruitt
Joe SantosJoe SantosLópez
Valentina QuinnÁngela
Francesco QuinnFrancesco QuinnYoung Santiago
Sully DiazSully DiazMaría
Raúl DávilaRaúl Dávila
Paul CalderonPaul CalderonAnderez
Jamie TirelliJamie Tirelli
James McDanielJames McDaniel
Rene RiveraRene Rivera
Manuel E. SantiagoGomez
Alexis CruzAlexis CruzManolo

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