The Sand Pebbles (DVD)

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, Spanish; audio commentary by Wise, Crenna, Bergen, others; featurettes; photo gallery; radio documentaries; radio spots; theatrical trailer; more. Region Free

Starring: Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna, Candice Bergen, Emmanuelle Arsan, Mako, Larry Gates, Charles Robinson, Simon Oakland, Ford Rainey, Joe Turkel, Gavin MacLeod, Joe di Reda, Richard Loo, Barney Phillips, Gus Trikonis, Shepherd Sanders, James Jeter, Marayat Andriane, Walter Reed, Tommy Lee, Beulah Quo, James Hong, Tom Middleton, Ted Fish, Stephen Ferry, Loren Janes, Alan Hopkins, Ben Wright, Henry Wang, Charles Knox Robinson III, Gil Perkins, Glenn Wilder

Director: Robert Wise