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The Pearl

Original title: La perla
  • 19471947
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
1.1K
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The Pearl (1947)
AdventureDramaRomance
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.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
1.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Emilio Fernández
  • Writers
    • John Steinbeck(original story)
    • Emilio Fernández(screenplay)
    • Jack Wagner(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Pedro Armendáriz
    • María Elena Marqués
    • Fernando Wagner
  • Director
    • Emilio Fernández
  • Writers
    • John Steinbeck(original story)
    • Emilio Fernández(screenplay)
    • Jack Wagner(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Pedro Armendáriz
    • María Elena Marqués
    • Fernando Wagner
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    • 11User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 6 nominations

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    Pedro Armendáriz and María Elena Marqués in The Pearl (1947)
    Pedro Armendáriz and María Elena Marqués in The Pearl (1947)
    Pedro Armendáriz in The Pearl (1947)
    The Pearl (1947)
    The Pearl (1947)

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    Pedro Armendáriz
    Pedro Armendáriz
    • Quino
    María Elena Marqués
    María Elena Marqués
    • Juana
    Fernando Wagner
    • Dealer 1
    Gilberto González
    • Aid 1
    Charles Rooner
    Charles Rooner
    • Doctor
    Juan García
    Juan García
    • Aid 2
    Alfonso Bedoya
    Alfonso Bedoya
    • Godfather
    Raúl Lechuga
    • Dealer 2
    Max Langler
    • Peasant
    Luz Alba
    Richard Anderson
    Richard Anderson
    Guillermo Calles
    Maria Elena Cuadros
    • Juanita
    Columba Domínguez
    Columba Domínguez
    Andrés Huesca
    Margarito Luna
    Pepita Morillo
    Beatriz Ramos
    • Director
      • Emilio Fernández
    • Writers
      • John Steinbeck(original story) (screenplay)
      • Emilio Fernández(screenplay)
      • Jack Wagner(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Emilio 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 versions
      A 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.
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    User reviews11

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    10/10
    Great John Steinbeck Story
    Some how I over looked this John Steinbeck brief story years ago and loved this 1947 production and the fantastic acting. The film is great in black and white and it clearly shows the poverty of local fishermen and their hard tasks of having to dive only when the ocean was calm. Pedro Armendariz,"From Russia With Love",'63 and Maria Elena Marques,"Pueblilo",'62, gave an outstanding performance as husband and wife who have to deal with finding a great treasure and having to face the hard facts of many people who want to share their wealth. Charles Rooner,(Doctor),"Silent Fear",'56 plays a very horrible doctor who seems to hate the local fishermen and wants to treat only the rich who will be able to pay his medical fees. This is truly a great film, which was very well produced and a great Film Classic from the late 40's. Enjoy
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    • May 14, 2005

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    • Release date
      • September 12, 1947 (Mexico)
    • Countries of origin
      • Mexico
      • United States
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Biser
    • Filming locations
      • Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Film Asociados Mexico-Americanos
      • Águila Films
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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