Movie · 1947
Is La perla based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. La perla is based on the book The Pearl by John Steinbeck (1947).
The movie was released in 1947.
The book behind La perla
Common questions
Is La perla based on a book?
Yes. La perla is based on the book The Pearl by John Steinbeck (1947).
Who wrote the book La perla is based on?
The Pearl was written by John Steinbeck and first published in 1947.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Pearl before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of John Steinbeck's books
- The Grapes of Wrath (film, 1940)
- East of Eden (film, 1955)
- Lifeboat (film, 1944)
- Of Mice and Men (film, 1939)
- Of Mice and Men (film, 1992)
- In Dubious Battle (film, 2016)