The Old Man and the Sea (1958) Ernest Hemingway, Spencer Tracy, & Felipe Pazos, Jr.

Book Vs. Movie: The Old Man and the Sea
The 1952 Short Story by “Papa” & the 1958 Spencer Tracy Film

In this episode, the Margos review Ernest Hemingway's 1952 novella "The Old Man and the Sea" and its 1958 film adaptation featuring Spencer Tracy. The story revolves around an aging Cuban fisherman, Santiago, who embarks on a challenging battle with a massive marlin in the Gulf Stream. The novella has been adapted into several films, the most notable being the 1958 movie directed by John Sturges. If you want to know which version the Margos preferred, tune in to find out!

In this ep, the Margos discuss:

• The lives of both Hemingway and Tracy
• The SYMBOLISM!!!!!
• The differences between the short story and the film.
• The cast of the 1958 film: Spencer Tracy (Santiago,) Felipe Pazos Jr. (Manolin,) Harry Bellavar (Martin,) Don Diamond (cafe proprietor,) Don Blackman (Arm wrestler,) and Joey Ray as a gambler.

Clips used:

• Charlton Heston reading “The Old Man and the Sea”
• The Old Man and the Sea (1958 trailer)
• Sontiao fights the marlin
• Santiago fights the shark
• Charlton Heston finishes the story
• TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz discusses the 1958 movie The Old Man and the Sea.
• Music: Dimitri Tiomkin

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