Perla, La 1947

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.

Directed by: Emilio Fernández
Written by: Emilio Fernández & John Steinbeck & Jack Wagner
Runtime: 86 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: Steinbeck's most talked-about story!
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Also known as:
  • La perla de la paz
  • The Pearl