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It's the story of Shirley (Candice Bergen), a teacher and her first unforgettable taste of love. It's the story of Captain Collins (Richard Crenna), ready to defy anyone for his country's defence. Most of all, it's the story of Jake Holman (Steve McQueen), a sailor who has given up trying to make peace with anything--including himself.
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One of the most exciting and heart-wrenching epics ever made, THE SAND PEBBLES is a masterpiece of storytelling, with exceptional performances by a stellar cast. The complex tale begins simply enough in 1926 in China, where a group of American soldiers are patrolling the Yangtze River on a gunboat called the San Pablo. The crew members, who call themselves Sand Pebbles, includes Jake Holman (Steve McQueen), a dispassionate but capable navy machinist, and his only friend, Frenchy (Richard Attenborough), a sailor in love with an English-educated Chinese girl, Maily (Marayat Andriane), who has been sold into prostitution. Strong feelings of nationalism have been sweeping through China, however, and when Chiang Kai-Shek moves against the feudal warlords, the United States decides to treat the upheaval as a civil war, and the San Pablo is ordered to confine its function to protection of American civilians in the area. Included among them are Mr. Jameson (Larry Gates), a missionary, and Shirley Eckert (Candice Bergen), a schoolteacher with whom Jake falls in love. Soon Jake finds himself in the middle of an international military crisis when his native assistant, Po-han (Mako), is brutally tortured in an attempt to draw the San Pablo's fire. This gives the boat's inexperienced and proud captain (Richard Crenna) a an opportunity to give his humiliated ship and disgraced crew a chance of glory. THE SAND PEBBLES--with its expert cinematography, moving score, and riveting locations--is a memorable viewing experience brought to life by the multitalented director Robert Wise.Product Identifiers
ProducerRobert Wise
EAN5039036059572
eBay Product ID (ePID)168129206
Product Key Features
ActorCharles Robinson, Richard Attenborough, Larry Gates, Marayat Andriane, Steve McQueen, Simon Oakland, Mako, Richard Crenna, Candice Bergen
Film/TV TitleThe Sand Pebbles
DirectorRobert Wise
Release Year2013
FormatBlu-ray
LanguageEnglish
GenreWar
Run Time174 Mins
Additional Product Features
Certificate12A/12
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Number of Discs1
Additional InformationIn 1926, as China teeters on the edge of political revolution in the midst of a civil war, the USS San Pablo, is ordered to patrol the Yangtze River to represent and protect American interests. While the San Pablo may be an American ship, much of the labor is actually performed by Chinese locals willing to work for American money, while stern but inexperienced commanding officer Captain Collins (Richard Crenna) frequently drills his charges, unsure what else to do. A machinist's mate with just under a decade of navy service behind him, Jake Holman (Steve McQueen) is assigned to the San Pablo and immediately makes enemies among the crew -- he prefers to do his own work rather than farm it out to others, and the one Chinese man who works by his side, Po Han (Mako), is treated as an apprentice rather than a servant. Holman also falls in love with an idealistic American missionary (Candice Bergen), while his shipmate Frenchy (Richard Attenborough) falls for a Chinese girl and - with marriage plans in mind - kidnaps her to prevent her from being auctioned off. As Holman's methods and attitudes continue to anger his comrades, they find themselves increasingly at odds with the Chinese, especially after Frenchy's girlfriend becomes pregnant and Po Han is captured by revolutionary forces and branded a traitor.
ScreenwriterRobert Anderson
Sound sourceDolby Digital
Movie/TV TitleThe Sand Pebbles
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- 30 May, 2019
Old school saga
Impressive cast list headed by Steve McQueen and Sir Richard Attenborough and Candies Bergen. Filmed in 1966 and set in the turbulent pre Mao era. The story follows Jake Holman (McQueen) as he struggles with Richard Crenna, playing a rigid US Navy captain and his own conscience as the USS San Pablo is engulfed in the violent political changes abroad on mainland China.. Directed by Robert Wise of ‘Sound of Music’ fame, Some of the studio scenes are very theatrical in their staging and setting and feel a little dated but the story and McQueen’s portrayal of Holman replay a viewing in spades.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 10 Oct, 2018
Top film
One of the best Steve McQueen films, I believe he was nominated for an Oscar or the movie was, a great film to have in any collectionVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 12 Jan, 2023
One of his best films
A great Steve McQueen film 🎥 1966Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 01 Jul, 2019
Great film with outstanding picture
Turned up on time in good conditionVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 31 Dec, 2020
Brilliant
Brilliant film, brilliant actors, and a brilliant priceVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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