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7.4/10
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The discovery of a perfect pearl forever changes the lives of a poor Mexican fisherman and his family.The discovery of a perfect pearl forever changes the lives of a poor Mexican fisherman and his family.The discovery of a perfect pearl forever changes the lives of a poor Mexican fisherman and his family.
- Awards
- 9 wins & 6 nominations total
José Arratia
- Tratante de perlas
- (uncredited)
Guillermo Calles
- Indio rastreador
- (uncredited)
Maria Elena Cuadros
- Juanita
- (uncredited)
Columba Domínguez
- Pueblerina
- (uncredited)
Enedina Díaz de León
- Yerbera
- (uncredited)
Agustín Fernández
- Pueblerino
- (uncredited)
Rogelio Fernández
- Pueblerino
- (uncredited)
Raquel García
- Pueblerina
- (uncredited)
Andrés Huesca
- Músico
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaEmilio Fernández, who was in love with Olivia de Havilland, thought she was the ideal actress to play the female starring role. De Havilland never knew of his secret love, but the director was able to get the government of Mexico City to change the name of the street he grew up on to "Dulce Olivia" (Sweet Olivia).
- Quotes
Narrator: This is a story that old men tell to children. They aren't sure where it happened or when.
- Alternate versionsA short version (77') was shown in the USA, France and West Germany whereas a longer version (85 to 87') was shown in Mexico and East Germany.
- ConnectionsAlternate-language version of The Pearl (1948)
Featured review
Making an adaptation off John Steinbeck's short novel wasn't easy and always a feat.But Emilio Fernandez and Gabriel Figueroa did it in a succesful way.
Pedro Armendariz repeats on a high class of acting role as in 'Maria Candelaria'. Once again the cinematography of Gabriel Figueroa ranks among the best he's done. (the cinematography of this movie earned him, a prize at the Cannes Film Festival).
The aid of Mr. Steinbeck himself, helped Emilio to adapt the screenplay just as good as the novel itself.
This movie has no flaws and it ranks among the best in Mexico Film History, a must see.
Pedro Armendariz repeats on a high class of acting role as in 'Maria Candelaria'. Once again the cinematography of Gabriel Figueroa ranks among the best he's done. (the cinematography of this movie earned him, a prize at the Cannes Film Festival).
The aid of Mr. Steinbeck himself, helped Emilio to adapt the screenplay just as good as the novel itself.
This movie has no flaws and it ranks among the best in Mexico Film History, a must see.
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Details
- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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