The Sand Pebbles is a 1966 American epic war film directed by Robert Wise in Panavision. It tells the story of an independent, rebellious U.S. Navy machinist's mate first class, aboard the fictional river …

"The Sand Pebbles" is an epic war movie set during the 1920s in China. Steve McQueen delivers one of his strongest performances as Jake Holman, the sailor responsible for the engine room of the U.S.S. …

In November 1966, Robert Wise screened a "preview" version of The Sand Pebbles for audiences in three cities, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Dallas. The preview version was 3 hours and 20 minutes …

Oct 6, 2023 · The Sand Pebbles is a classic movie that has captivated audiences since its release in 1966. Set in China during the 1920s, the film tells the story of Jake Holman, a machinist on board the …

The Sand Pebbles, American war film, released in 1966, that proved controversial for its parallels to the ongoing Vietnam War (1954–75). Steve McQueen earned his only Academy Award nomination for …

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The Sand Pebbles is a 1966 American epic war film directed by Robert Wise, set aboard the fictional USS San Pablo during the 1920s Yangtze Patrol in China. The film stars Steve McQueen in his only …

Hostility towards the gunboat's presence reaches a climax when the boat must crash through a river-boom and rescue missionaries upriver at China Light Mission.