The Old Man and the Sea

Year: 1990

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: English

Director: Jud Taylor

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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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