The Blue Pearl(1951)
青い眞珠
The Blue Pearl Synopsis
The Blue Pearl depicts the interplay between a young man from Tokyo and two ama (pearl divers; literally “women of the sea”) in a superstitious coastal town. Though raised within the same tradition-bound crucible, the two women – Noe and Riu – are portrayed as diametric opposites; the former meek but affectionate, the latter strong-willed but jaded by a tryst with metropolitan life.
The Blue Pearl (1951) is a drama and romance film directed by Ishirō Honda, released on August 3, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Ryō Ikebe, Yukiko Shimazaki, Yuriko Hamada and Takashi Shimura. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ishirō Honda
- Writers:
- Ishirō Honda, Katsuro Yamada
- Producers:
- Sōjirō Motoki
- Cinematographer:
- Tadashi Iimura
- Production:
- TOHO
- Status:
- Released
The Blue Pearl Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ryō Ikebe
as Nishida
Yukiko Shimazaki
as Noe
Yuriko Hamada
as Riu
Takashi Shimura
as Fujiki
- Reizaburo Yamamoto
Reizaburo Yamamoto
Kan Yanagiya
as Shintaro
Bokuzen Hidari
as Riu's father
Kokuten Kōdō
as Noe's uncle
Yuriko Hanabusa
Noriko Honma
as Riu's mother
Eiko Miyoshi
as Noe's aunt
- Masako Ōshiro
Masako Ōshiro
Key crew
Directed by Ishirō Honda, written by Ishirō Honda and Katsuro Yamada, produced by Sōjirō Motoki.
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The Blue Pearl Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Blue Pearl – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blue Pearl online?
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Who stars in The Blue Pearl?
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The main cast of The Blue Pearl (1951) includes Ryō Ikebe, Yukiko Shimazaki, Yuriko Hamada, Takashi Shimura and Reizaburo Yamamoto. The film was directed by Ishirō Honda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blue Pearl released?
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The Blue Pearl was released on August 3, 1951 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Blue Pearl worth watching?
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The Blue Pearl (1951) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.