The Pearl
La perla
“Steinbeck's most talked-about story!”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emilio Fernández
- Screenplay & Story
- Emilio Fernández, Jack Wagner, John Steinbeck
- Original Score
- Antonio Díaz Conde
- Original Title
- La perla
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Águila Films, RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emilio Fernández
Emilio Fernández, Jack Wagner, John Steinbeck
Antonio Díaz Conde
Gabriel Figueroa
Gloria Schoemann
Óscar Dancigers
Department Leadership Roster
Emilio Fernández
Director
Emilio Fernández
Screenplay
Jack Wagner
Screenplay
Óscar Dancigers
Producer
Antonio Díaz Conde
Original Music Composer
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Gloria Schoemann
Editor
John Steinbeck
Screenplay
Javier Torres Torija
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pearl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pearl about?
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.
Who directed The Pearl?
The Pearl was directed by Emilio Fernández.
Who stars in The Pearl?
The principal cast of The Pearl includes Pedro Armendáriz, María Elena Marqués, Fernando Wagner, Gilberto González, Charles Rooner.
When was The Pearl released and how long is it?
The Pearl was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pearl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pearl was composed by Antonio Díaz Conde.
Is The Pearl based on a book or true story?
The Pearl is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Steinbeck".