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The Sand Pebbles (1966) poster

Movie The Rerun: 1960s

The Sand Pebbles

A rebellious US Navy machinist joins the crew of a river gunboat on the Yangtze Patrol in 1920s China as unrest grows.

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Our take

A rebellious US Navy machinist joins the crew of a river gunboat on the Yangtze Patrol in 1920s China as unrest grows.

Why watch Robert Wise directed this war film, shot on location in Taiwan and Hong Kong, starring Steve McQueen and Richard Attenborough.

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8½

1963 · Comedy

Quick answers

Where can I watch The Sand Pebbles?
We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for The Sand Pebbles in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
What is The Sand Pebbles about?
A rebellious US Navy machinist joins the crew of a river gunboat on the Yangtze Patrol in 1920s China as unrest grows.
Who is in the cast of The Sand Pebbles?
The Sand Pebbles stars Richard Attenborough, Candice Bergen, Steve McQueen, Emmanuelle Arsan and Richard Crenna.
Who directed The Sand Pebbles?
The Sand Pebbles was directed by Robert Wise.
When did The Sand Pebbles come out?
The Sand Pebbles was released on 1 January 1966.
How long is The Sand Pebbles?
The Sand Pebbles runs 179 minutes (2 h 59 min).

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