Carlos Rivero, Don Blackman, Don Diamond
The classic Ernest Hemingway novel about man battling nature and the demons within himself is adapted admirably in this 1958 film starring the legendary Spencer Tracy. Playing the fisherman who goes o...( read more
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DVD Release Date: March 13, 2001
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November 19, 2007Made in 1958, One of the best Movies you will ever see. Spencer Tracy is the Man. Its a Classic. A must see and a must add to the collection.
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July 30, 2009A little disappointing but it is still a decent adaptation of the Ernest Hemingway novel. It's a simple story, nicely performed by Spencer Tracy. Well photographed.
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July 1, 2009If i was the old man in this film i would be extremely ashamed of myself.
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April 12, 2009Beautiful and touching movie. A history about hope .Very beautiful cinematography and brilliant act from Spencer Tracy
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February 11, 2009The book was just awful and boring. There's no way I'll watch the movie. Ever!
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February 2, 2009the actor is exceptional but you have to be in the right mood in order to fully understand this movie
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September 4, 2008This movie is about as fun as going to McDonald's and watching the elderly folk congregate for morning coffee. This may be a classic, but that doesn't excuse it from being a SHITTY movie.
The acting (when there is acting) is GREAT. However for the other 90% of this movie you ...( read more)
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