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."
Originally released in 1966. The Sand Pebbles is a drama/war film. directed by Robert Wise. With a runtime of 3h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, and Richard Crenna
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
3h 16m
196 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (267 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$20M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $20,000,000
Production Companies
- Robert Wise Productions
- Solar Productions
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sand Pebbles about?
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 na...
Who directed The Sand Pebbles?
The Sand Pebbles was directed by Robert Wise.
How long is The Sand Pebbles?
The Sand Pebbles has a runtime of 3 hours and 16 minutes (196 minutes total).
When was The Sand Pebbles released?
The Sand Pebbles was released on December 20, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sand Pebbles?
The main cast of The Sand Pebbles includes Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna, Candice Bergen, Mako.
Is The Sand Pebbles worth watching?
The Sand Pebbles has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 267 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.