Pearl of the South Pacific
“'What's one more sin! when there's a fortine to share?'”
Synopsis
Two beachcombers with a yacht join woman-with-a-past Rita on a quest for black pearls on a secret island. Arrived, they find another white man has made himself high priest; but George, the latter's handome son, is fair game for Rita, who lands in the guise of a missionary! The inevitable conflict over the pearls brings violence and corruption to the quiet island.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jesse Lasky Jr.
- Original Title
- Pearl of the South Pacific
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Benedict Bogeaus Production, RKO Radio Pictures, Filmcrest Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Jesse Lasky Jr., Anna Hunger
John Alton
Carlo Lodato
Department Leadership Roster
Jesse Lasky Jr.
Screenplay
Allan Dwan
Director
John Alton
Director of Photography
Carlo Lodato
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pearl of the South Pacific
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pearl of the South Pacific about?
Two beachcombers with a yacht join woman-with-a-past Rita on a quest for black pearls on a secret island. Arrived, they find another white man has made himself high priest; but George, the latter's handome son, is fair game for Rita, who lands in the guise of a missionary! The inevitable conflict over the pearls brings violence and corruption to the quiet island.
Who directed Pearl of the South Pacific?
Pearl of the South Pacific was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Pearl of the South Pacific?
The principal cast of Pearl of the South Pacific includes Virginia Mayo, Dennis Morgan, David Farrar, Murvyn Vye, Lance Fuller.
When was Pearl of the South Pacific released and how long is it?
Pearl of the South Pacific was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pearl of the South Pacific?
Pearl of the South Pacific holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).