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Actors: Steve McQueen, Candice Bergen
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about The Sand Pebbles |
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“What the hell happened” certainly is a memorable final line from this movie. Steve
McQueen, playing the role of Jake Holman, gives one of his best performances. Set in China mostly aboard the U.S.S. San Pablo, a gunboat sent there for “diplomatic and
political” purposes, McQueen finds himself facing a number of personal conflicts as well.
Directed by Robert Wise, the film dramatically shows the love that transcends nationalities and ethnic backgrounds. The movie is not without its violent moments, poignantly captured by Wise and his crew. Sir Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna, and Candice Bergen give stellar supporting roles. As depressing as the conclusion is, “The Sand
Pebbles” pulls no punches--it's a film that is a credit to the industry.
--Bill Hobbs, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of The Sand Pebbles |
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Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 1900-1920's
War impact on civilians/veterans
Yes
Ethnic/Regional/Gender story?
Yes
Culture clash?
- being oppressed by outside culture
Culture of surrounding area:
- Chinese
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- navy soldier
Age:
- 20's-30's
Events of movie makes character more...
- tougher
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Main Adversary
Identity:
- an organization
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 80%
Setting
Asia/Pacific/Middle East
Yes
Asian country:
- China
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- very explicit references to deaths and torture
Movie makes you feel...
- depressed/sad
Any profanity?
- Occasional swearing
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