Alfonso Bedoya, Fernando Wagner, Gilberto González, María Elena Marqués, Pedro Armendáriz

Quino is a Mexican diver that discovers a pearl at the bottom of the sea. He and his wife Juana, and their son have just taken possession of a pearl that is worth thousands. Everyday people try to get...( read more  read more... ) in on the cash, even Pearl Dealers try to rip them off. When Quino is attacked one day, he kills his attackers in self defence. His brother suggests their only hope is to leave the village. But on their journey to give their son an education they never had, someone may just do anything to prevent it.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 25 min.

Directed by: Emilio Fernandez

Release Date: September 12, 1947

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  • October 24, 2009
    Una joya del cine mexicano respetaron lo mas importante del libro :)
  • September 19, 2009
    Espectaculares películas de la época de oro..

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