The Black Pearl (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1977, The Black Pearl is a drama and adventure film directed by Saul Swimmer, running about 95 minutes. “His fabulous treasure turned into sheer terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The young Ramon Salazar, son of a village owner, dreams of becoming a pearl fisherman. His father agrees to let him experience this job. Ramon enters a forbidden cave, den of a giant skate nicknamed the Manta Diablo. He finds an oyster containing a black pearl of unusual size. His father donates it to the Virgin rather than sell it to dishonest traffickers. Shortly after, the flotilla of the village led by Salazar perishes at sea. Ramon must face the Manta Diablo with another fisherman to bring prosperity to the village ..
Who’s in it. The Black Pearl stars Carlos Estrada as Blas, Perla Cristal as Mrs. Salazar, Aldo Sambrell as Sailor and Mario Custodio as Ramón, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, The Black Pearl sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Pearl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Pearl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Pearl (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Pearl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Pearl worth watching?
- The Black Pearl holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Black Pearl?
- The Black Pearl stars Carlos Estrada, Perla Cristal, Aldo Sambrell, Mario Custodio and Carl Anderson.
- When was The Black Pearl released?
- The Black Pearl was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.