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The Old Man and the Sea

1990 · 1h 33m · Action, Drama, TV Movie · United Kingdom · Rated 12 (DE)

Based on the novel by Ernest Hemingway. Santiago goes out on his usual fishing trip and makes a huge catch, the biggest of his life. Then a shark attacks and tries to steal his catch.

Directed by
Jud Taylor
Written by
Roger O. Hirson
Based on the novel by
Ernest Hemingway
Starring
Anthony Quinn, Gary Cole, Patricia Clarkson, Joe Santos
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6.1Smart score

The TMDB rating, pulled toward the movie average (6.03) as if it had 82 extra average votes. Few votes means more pull.

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32 TMDB votes · IMDb page

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Not available to stream, rent or buy in Australia.

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Rating12 (DE)

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