Girl with a Pearl Earring
movie

Discover the mystery behind the legend.
Released December 12, 2003
Overview
This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author Tracy Chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" by 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. A young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works.
Cast

Scarlett Johansson
as
Griet

Colin Firth
as
Johannes Vermeer

Tom Wilkinson
as
Pieter Van Ruijven

Cillian Murphy
as
Pieter

Judy Parfitt
as
Maria Thins

Essie Davis
as
Catharina Bolnes Vermeer

Joanna Scanlan
as
Tanneke

Gabrielle Reidy
as
Griet's Mother

Chris McHallem
as
Griet's Father

Alakina Mann
as
Cornelia Vermeer
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Rollo Weeks
as
Frans

Anna Popplewell
as
Maertge
Crew

Alexandre Desplat
as
Original Music Composer

Anand Tucker
as
Producer
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Cecile Heideman
as
Set Decoration
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Kate Evans
as
Editor
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Tracy Chevalier
as
Novel

Peter Webber
as
Director
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Andy Paterson
as
Producer
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Olivia Hetreed
as
Screenplay

Eduardo Serra
as
Director of Photography
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Dien van Straalen
as
Costume Design
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Leo Davis
as
Casting
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Ben van Os
as
Production Design