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The Pearl

Original title: La perla
  • 1947
  • Approved
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
1.2K
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Pedro Armendáriz and María Elena Marqués in 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.

  • Director
    • Emilio Fernández
  • Writers
    • John Steinbeck
    • Emilio Fernández
    • Jack Wagner
  • Stars
    • Pedro Armendáriz
    • María Elena Marqués
    • Fernando Wagner
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Emilio Fernández
    • Writers
      • John Steinbeck
      • Emilio Fernández
      • Jack Wagner
    • Stars
      • Pedro Armendáriz
      • María Elena Marqués
      • Fernando Wagner
    • 12User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Pedro Armendáriz
    Pedro Armendáriz
    • Quino
    María Elena Marqués
    María Elena Marqués
    • Juana
    Fernando Wagner
    • Tratante de perlas
    Gilberto González
    • Esbirro tratante
    Charles Rooner
    Charles Rooner
    • Doctor
    Juan García
    Juan García
    • Esbirro tratante
    Alfonso Bedoya
    Alfonso Bedoya
    • Compadre
    Luz Alba
      Richard Anderson
      Richard Anderson
        José Arratia
        • Tratante de perlas
        • (uncredited)
        Guillermo Calles
        • Indio rastreador
        • (uncredited)
        Enrique Cancino
        • Pueblerino
        • (uncredited)
        Maria Elena Cuadros
        • Juanita
        • (uncredited)
        Columba Domínguez
        Columba Domínguez
        • Pueblerina
        • (uncredited)
        Enedina Díaz de León
        • Yerbera
        • (uncredited)
        Agustín Fernández
        • Pueblerino
        • (uncredited)
        Rogelio Fernández
        • Pueblerino
        • (uncredited)
        Raquel García
        • Pueblerina
        • (uncredited)
        • Director
          • Emilio Fernández
        • Writers
          • John Steinbeck
          • Emilio Fernández
          • Jack Wagner
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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.
        • Connections
          Alternate-language version of The Pearl (1948)

        User reviews12

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        10/10

        A visual feast!!!

        I am a Brit happily married to a Mexicana for many years and lived in Mexico for a number of years.

        La Perla is a photographic masterpiece of significant beauty and well worth seeing for the magnificence of the incredible use of natural light to highlight the scenery.

        In addition to the two main stars the cast contains a number of actors whose work I have enjoyed immensely and the scenes depicting the singing and dancing at the local fiesta bring back to me countless memories of pleasure during my life in that beautiful country.

        This film really does reflect the Golden Years of the Mexican Fim Industry.
        • malcolmthomson
        • May 12, 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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        • Runtime
          1 hour 25 minutes
        • Color
          • Black and White
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.37 : 1

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