Movie Description:
The Sand Pebbles tells many stories. It`s the story of China, a slumbering giant that rouses itself to the cries ofits people-- and of the Americans whoare caught in its bloody awakening. It`sthe story of Frenchy (Richard Attenborough), a crewman on the U.S.S. San Pablo who kidnaps his Chinese bridefrom the auction block. Most ofall, it`s the story of Jake Holman (Steve McQueen), a sailor who has given up trying to make peace with anything-including himself. Nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for McQueen, The Sand Pebblesblends explosive action withstirring drama and romance to form "engrossing entertainment of a special and memorable sort."
