The Pearl

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Steinbeck's most talked-about story!

Released September 12, 1947

Overview

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.

Runtime

1h 26m


Origin Country

Mexico


Original Language

Spanish


Original Title

La perla


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Mexico

Spoken Languages

  • Español (Spanish)
  • English

Production Companies

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    Águila Films

    Mexico

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    RKO Radio Pictures

    Mexico

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