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The Old Man and the Sea (1958): Film vs Book
Film · 1958 · Directed by John Sturges · Starring Spencer Tracy
About the film
An old fisherman goes far out to sea in search of a giant fish.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film follows the story and adds narration, but the book's spare style is hard to match on screen.
Read or watch first?
The novella is short enough to read in one sitting.
What the book gives you
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
A simple, deeply moving story you can finish in one sitting. It leaves you with a sense of quiet strength and respect for determination.
Who will like it: Anyone who wants a short, powerful story about perseverance, dignity and the sea.