Best Cinematography1959 Film Fan Awards31st Academy Awards
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Best Cinematography Nominee

The Old Man and the Sea (1958)

Ceremony Year: 1959Category: Best CinematographyReleased: 1958
Nominated Talent & Credits
James Wong Howe— James Wong Howe
Synopsis / Overview

Santiago is an aging, down-on-his-luck, Cuban fisherman who, after catching nothing for nearly 3 months, hooks a huge Marlin and struggles to land it far out in the Gulf Stream.

Historical Academy Record
CINEMATOGRAPHY (Color) — 31st Academy Awards (1959)

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