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The Old Man and the Sea (1990) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1990 · 93 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Jud Taylor
- Starring
- Francesco Quinn, Patricia Clarkson, Anthony Quinn, Gary Cole, Joe Santos, Sully Diaz
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.
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