7.2
“The fish is my brother, but I must kill him.”
The Old Man and the Sea (1999)
July 3, 199921mRU
7.6
165 votes
Overview
An old fisherman makes the biggest catch of his life.
Director
Aleksandr PetrovWriters
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
N/A
Revenue
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Production Companies
IMAXPanorama StudioOgden Entertainment CompanyDentsu TecNHKIMAGICA
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8.0Aleksandr Petrov's adaptation of this Ernest Hemingway story is quite exquisite to watch. An opening sequence that illustrates the beauty of the animal kingdom gives way to the old man and the boy looking out over the sea. He is tired, doesn't want to eat and hasn't caught a fish for over a week. Fortunately for them, the youngster fishes with the "lucky boat" so they won't starve. Next day, vows the old man, he just knows if he ventures far enough out to sea, he will catch something. A small fish takes his line, ideal bait for something bigger - and that bigger fish duly arrives for a battle…
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