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The Old Man and the Sea (1990): Cast

The Old Man and the Sea (1990) movie poster

The Old Man and the Sea is a 1990 action drama directed by Jud Taylor, starring Anthony Quinn as Santiago, Patricia Clarkson and Gary Cole. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The Old Man and the Sea (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Jud Taylor
Genres
Drama , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Old Man and the Sea About?

The premise of The Old Man and the Sea without spoilers.

Based on Ernest Hemingway’s classic novel, the film follows Santiago, an experienced fisherman who sets out on his usual voyage. He lands the largest fish of his life, a triumphant haul that is quickly jeopardized when a shark attacks, fiercely battling to steal the prized catch and testing his resolve.

The Old Man and the Sea Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • remake
  • arm wrestling
  • american literature on screen
  • fishing
  • old man
  • marlin
  • cuban
  • boat
  • fish
  • sea
  • pulitzer prize source
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Old Man and the Sea Cast & Characters

Anthony Quinn leads the cast as Santiago, with Patricia Clarkson as Mary Pruitt and Gary Cole as Tom Pruitt. Directed by Jud Taylor; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Old Man and the Sea

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From the director

More from Jud Taylor

More films directed by Jud Taylor: Clover, A Holiday to Remember, Prophet of Evil: The Ervil LeBaron Story and In My Daughter’s Name.

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The Old Man and the Sea Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Old Man and the Sea.

NBC The Old Man and the Sea 1990 promo
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The Old Man and the Sea Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Den gamle och havet” and “Stary człowiek i morze”.

Also known as
  • Den gamle och havet
  • Stary człowiek i morze
  • Le Vieil homme et la mer
  • Der alte Mann und das Meer
  • El viejo y el mar
  • Az öreg halász és a tenger
  • הזקן והים
  • Старецът и морето
  • Старик и море
  • 안소니 퀸의 노인과 바다
  • 老人与海
  • Старий і море

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The Old Man and the Sea FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Old Man and the Sea, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Old Man and the Sea?

The Old Man and the Sea runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Old Man and the Sea released?

The Old Man and the Sea was released on March 25, 1990.

Who directed The Old Man and the Sea?

The Old Man and the Sea was directed by Jud Taylor.

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Who is in the cast of The Old Man and the Sea?

The Old Man and the Sea stars Anthony Quinn as Santiago, Patricia Clarkson as Mary Pruitt and Gary Cole as Tom Pruitt, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Old Man and the Sea have a post-credit scene?

No. The Old Man and the Sea has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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