The Pearl (1947)
Steinbeck's most talked-about story!
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.
Director: Emilio Fernández
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: September 12, 1947
Cast
Screenplay
- Jack Wagner (Screenplay)
- John Steinbeck (Novel)
- Emilio Fernández (Screenplay)
- John Steinbeck (Screenplay)
Music: Antonio Díaz Conde
Cinematography: Gabriel Figueroa
Editing: Gloria Schoemann
Production: Águila Films, RKO Radio Pictures
Country: Mexico
Language: Español, English
Original Language: es
Keywords
husband wife relationship, based on novel or book, pearl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Pearl stars Pedro Armendáriz, María Elena Marqués, Fernando Wagner, Gilberto González, Charles Rooner, Juan García.
- How long is The Pearl?
- The Pearl has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Pearl?
- The Pearl is a Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was The Pearl produced?
- The Pearl was produced in Mexico.