The Sand Pebbles

You're a U.S. Navy engineer on the Yangtze in 1926, fixing engines on a gunboat. But the vessel's presence inflames Chinese locals and pits you against your captain. Wise directs with scale. The film lingers on America's violent diplomacy.

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The Sand Pebbles was released in 1966 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 196 minutes.