The Pearl / by John Steinbeck ; a Zach Motion Pictures, Panorama Films, S.A. de C.V. production ; an Alfred Zacharias film ; screenplay by Alfred Zacharias ; producer, Alfred M. Zacharias ; directed by Alfred Zacharias.
Publisher:
Sterling
Copyright Date:
2003
Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
DVD release of 2001 motion picture. Bonus features: filmographies and biographies of Richard Harris, Lukas Haas, Tere Lopez-Tarin. Richard Harris, Lukas Haas, Tere Tarin, G. Paul Davis, Jorge Rivero.
Summary:
The story of an impoverished Mexican pearl diver whose life is changed forever when he discovers "the pearl of the world." Confident that the gem will bring him wealth and respect, Kino seeks a better life for himself and his community. However, despite his best intentions, the peasant is soon engulfed by greed, envy and betrayal as many suitors strive to get their hands on the pearl.
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