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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Old Man And The Sea, The


Genre: Drama

Reviewed In Issue 49 (June 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, Jr. & Harry Bellaver

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3
DD Sound Rating: 2
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: NA
Internet Links
http://www.warnervideo.com

Special Features
Includes cast and crew biographies, behind-the-scenes notes, the theatrical trailer, and the three minute short


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
(Catalog Number): 14158
(MPAA Rating): Not Rated
(Rating Reason):

NA
(Retail Price): $19.98
(DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer (DVD10)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): Yes
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 87
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1958
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 03/13/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): John Sturges
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Based on Ernest Hemingway

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits a dated picture, but colors are fully saturated at times. Images are generally sharp, but detail is limited. Many scenes in the fishing village have an enhanced appearance, though not always attributed to the processed scenery. Some minor pixelization is noticed. The source element is revealing of artifacts and scratches, as well as film grain. The picture does not hide its age very well, but the transfer is quite good. Compared to the LaserDisc reviewed in Issue 21, the DVD picture is sharper, with more fully saturated colors. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby