The Old Man And The Sea

Ernest Hemingway's celebrated story receives a stirring translation in this lauded made-for-TV effort, as Anthony Quinn takes the role of Santiago, the aging and impoverished Cuban fisherman whose most productive days are far behind him. On a fateful outing, Santiago hooks--and wins a days-long struggle with--a tremendous marlin, but returning home with this catch of a lifetime intact will be another challenge entirely. Patricia Clarkson, Gary Cole, Joe Santos, Alexis Cruz, Francesco Quinn also star. 93 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.