The Sand Pebbles

Set in 1920s China, this sprawling adventure saga stars Steve McQueen as Petty Officer First Class Jake Holman, a sailor serving aboard the American gunboat U.S.S. Pablo--aka the Sand Pebble. As the Sand Pebble becomes embroiled in a series of dangerous encounters, Holman’s defiant personality puts him at constant odds with much of the crew. Co-stars Richard Crenna, Candice Bergen, Richard Attenborough, Mako; directed by Robert Wise. 179 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 4.0, Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary by Wise, Crenna, Bergen, others; featurettes; isolated music score; photo gallery; radio documentaries; radio spots; theatrical trailer; more. Two-disc set.