Pearl (miniseries) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pearl |
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| Written by | Stirling Silliphant |
| Directed by | Hy Averback Alexander Singer |
| Starring | Angie Dickinson Dennis Weaver Robert Wagner Lesley Ann Warren Tiana Alexandra Gregg Henry Katherine Helmond Adam Arkin Brian Dennehy Max Gail Char Fontane Audra Lindley Richard Anderson Marion Ross |
| Music by | John Addison |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Frank Konigsberg Stirling Silliphant |
| Producer(s) | Sam Manners |
| Cinematography | Gayne Rescher |
| Editor(s) | Donald R. Rode |
| Running time | minutes |
| Production company(s) | Warner Bros. Television |
| Distributor | ABC |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | November 16 – November 19, 1978 |
Pearl is a 1978 American television miniseries. It tells the story of the events that happened right before the attack on Pearl Harbor. This miniseries is based on a book with the same name by Stirling Silliphant. It featured many famous actors like Dennis Weaver, Tiana Alexandra, Robert Wagner, and Angie Dickinson.
The show was broadcast in three parts on the ABC network. These episodes aired on November 16, 17, and 19, 1978. All three parts were very popular. They were among the top ten most-watched shows during their airing week. About 80 million people watched some or all of the series.
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Main Characters in Pearl
This section lists the main actors and the characters they played in the miniseries.
- Angie Dickinson as Midge Forrest
- Dennis Weaver as Col. Jason Forrest
- Robert Wagner as Capt. Cal Lankford
- Lesley Ann Warren as Dr. Carol Lang
- Tiana Alexandra as Holly Nagata
- Gregg Henry as Lt. Doug North
- Katherine Helmond as Mrs. Sally Colton
- Adam Arkin as Pvt. Billy Zylowski
- Brian Dennehy as Sgt. Otto Chain
- Max Gail as 1st Sgt. Walder
- Char Fontane as Shirley
- Audra Lindley as Lily (General's Wife)
- Richard Anderson as Cmdr. Michael North
- Marion Ross as Ellie North
- Allan Miller as Harrison
- Christian Vance as Pvt. John Finger
- Mary Crosby as Patricia North
- Charles Lucia as Lt. Christopher
What is the Story of Pearl?
The story of Pearl takes place as the Japanese First Air Fleet sails towards Hawaii. People on the military bases and civilians are living their daily lives.
Key Characters and Their Lives
The main characters include Colonel Jason Forrest, an Army MP. He often argues with his wife, Midge. There is also Captain Calvin Lankford, his second-in-command. Other characters include Holly Nagata, a local news writer, and Sergeant Otto Chain, an MP.
On the Navy side, we meet Lieutenant Douglas North and his parents, Commander Michael North and his mother. Douglas also reconnects with Holly Nagata, an old classmate. Their friendship soon turns into a romantic relationship.
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
Everyone's lives are completely changed when the Japanese attack the island. The miniseries shows how this sudden event affects all the characters.
How Was Pearl Made?
To help keep the costs of making the miniseries low, some scenes of the attack were not filmed new. Instead, they used footage that was originally shot for the movie Tora! Tora! Tora!. This helped the creators save money.
The miniseries also used new voice-overs for footage of So Yamamura. He played Isoroku Yamamoto, who was the Japanese commander of the attack.
