The Pearl
Original title: La perla
“Steinbeck's most talked-about story!”
7.1/ 10IMDb7.444
19471h 26m
Overview
Fisherman Quino and his wife Juana are very poor and desperate because the town's foreign doctor refuses to treat their son Coyotito, who has been bitten by a scorpion. When Quino unexpectedly finds a magnificent pearl in the sea, Juana senses that the discovery will only bring them misfortune and tries to convince her husband to return it to the sea.
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Crew
- Director
- Emilio Fernández
- Writers
- Emilio Fernández, Jack Wagner, John Steinbeck
- Producer
- Óscar Dancigers
- Production
- Águila Films, RKO Radio Pictures
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Pearl rated?
The Pearl has an audience rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 44 votes.
Who directed The Pearl?
The Pearl was directed by Emilio Fernández.
When was The Pearl released?
The Pearl was released in 1947.