The Sand Pebbles (1966): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Sand Pebbles
Director: Robert Wise
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1966
Duration: 196 min
Cast: Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna, Candice Bergen, Mako

What The Sand Pebbles Is 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 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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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 nature soon clash with the 'rice-bowl' system which runs the ship and the uneasy symbiosis between Chinese and foreigner on the river.

Where can I watch The Sand Pebbles?

The Sand Pebbles is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Sand Pebbles?

The Sand Pebbles runs for 196 minutes (3h 16m).

When did The Sand Pebbles come out?

The Sand Pebbles was released in 1966.

Who directed The Sand Pebbles?

The Sand Pebbles was directed by Robert Wise.

Who stars in The Sand Pebbles?

The Sand Pebbles stars Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna, Candice Bergen.

What is The Sand Pebbles's rating?

The Sand Pebbles holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.