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The Pearl (2001): Cast

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The Pearl is a 2001 drama directed by Alfredo Zacarías, starring Richard Harris as Dr. Karl, Lukas Haas and Jorge Rivero. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.

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The Pearl (2001) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Pearl About?

The premise of The Pearl without spoilers.

Greed, lust, envy and betrayal drive the drama as a poor Mexican diver discovers a priceless pearl that promises to lift his struggling family from poverty. Yet he must battle his own growing avarice and fend off ruthless outsiders who covet the treasure, forcing him to choose between wealth and the well‑being of his loved ones.

The Pearl Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • poverty
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Pearl Cast & Characters

Richard Harris leads the cast as Dr. Karl, with Lukas Haas as Kino and Jorge Rivero as Costes. Directed by Alfredo Zacarías; 23 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Alfredo Zacarías

More films directed by Alfredo Zacarías: Crime of Crimes, El naco mas naco, Demonoid and The Bees.

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The Pearl Also Known As

Also known as “珍珠”.

Also known as
  • 珍珠

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FAQ

The Pearl FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Pearl, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Pearl?

The Pearl runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was The Pearl released?

The Pearl was released in 2001.

Who directed The Pearl?

The Pearl was directed by Alfredo Zacarías.

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Who is in the cast of The Pearl?

The Pearl stars Richard Harris as Dr. Karl, Lukas Haas as Kino and Jorge Rivero as Costes, among 23 credited actors.

Does The Pearl have a post-credit scene?

No. The Pearl has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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