The classic adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's Pulitzer-Prize winning novel starring Spencer Tracy. Simple and allegorical film tells of a fisherman who catches a magnificent marlin and must defy the sea and its dangers to bring his catch home safely. Read more
| Starring | Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, Harry Bellaver, Don Diamond |
|---|---|
| Director | John Sturges |
| Genres | Drama |
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The classic adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's Pulitzer-Prize winning novel starring Spencer Tracy. Simple and allegorical film tells of a fisherman who catches a magnificent marlin and must defy the sea and its dangers to bring his catch home safely.
| Starring | Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, Harry Bellaver, Don Diamond, Don Blackman, Joey Ray, Mary Hemingway, Richard Alameda, Richard Alameda / |
|---|---|
| Director | John Sturges |
| Studio | SPIRIT ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 24 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Released | Production year: 1958 To Rent: DVD: not available |
Expensive but poor-looking and stultifyingly dull one-character drama with variable production effects, a low key Moby Dick. Interesting but not effective.
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SIMPLY FIRST CLASS
SIMPLY A CLASSIC AND ALL A MOVIE NEEDS . NO STUNTS , EXPLOSIONS , SPECIAL EFFECTS , BUT A GREAT STORY . A MUST SEE AND NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN ! 10/10 FROM ME !!! ... read more »
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After reading Hemingways book I wondered how it could be made into a worthwile film.But the superb directing and outstanding acting really did it credit with ... read more »
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SIMPLY FIRST CLASS
SIMPLY A CLASSIC AND ALL A MOVIE NEEDS . NO STUNTS , EXPLOSIONS , SPECIAL EFFECTS , BUT A GREAT STORY . A MUST SEE AND NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN ! 10/10 FROM ME !!! ... read more »
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