The Sand Pebbles
This is the heroic story of the men on the U.S.S. San Pablo who disturbed the sleeping dragon of savage China as the threatened world watched in breathless terror.
Engineer Jake Holman arrives aboard the gunboat USS San Pablo, assigned to patrol a tributary of the Yangtze in the middle of exploited and revolution-torn 1926 China. His iconoclasm and cynical nature soon clash with the 'rice-bowl' system which runs the ship and the uneasy symbiosis between Chinese and foreigner on the river. 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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Sand Pebbles
- Genres: Drama, War
- Release Date: 1966-12-20
- Runtime: 196 minutes
- Rating: 7.206/10 (255 votes)
- Budget: $12,000,000
- Revenue: $20,000,000
- Production Companies: Robert Wise Productions, Solar Productions, 20th Century Fox
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 5.8168
- Languages: Mandarin, English
Cast & Crew
Steve McQueen
as Jake Holman
Richard Attenborough
as Frenchy Burgoyne
Richard Crenna
as Captain Collins
Candice Bergen
as Shirley Eckert
Mako
as Po-han
Larry Gates
as Jameson
Charles Robinson
as Ensign Bordelles
Simon Oakland
as Stawski
Ford Rainey
as Harris
Joe Turkel
as Bronson
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sand Pebbles?▼
The Sand Pebbles is a Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1966-12-20.
Who are the main actors in The Sand Pebbles?▼
The main cast includes Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna, Candice Bergen, Mako, .
Where can I watch The Sand Pebbles online?▼
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Is The Sand Pebbles based on a true story?▼
This is the heroic story of the men on the U.S.S. San Pablo who disturbed the sleeping dragon of savage China as the threatened world watched in breathless terror.
What is the IMDb rating of The Sand Pebbles?▼
The Sand Pebbles has an IMDb rating of 7.206/10 based on 255 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Sand Pebbles?▼
The movie had a production budget of $12,000,000 and earned $20,000,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Sand Pebbles?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Robert Wise Productions, Solar Productions, 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Sand Pebbles filmed?▼
The Sand Pebbles was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Sand Pebbles?▼
The total runtime of The Sand Pebbles is 196 minutes.
Is The Sand Pebbles suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Sand Pebbles?▼
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