Films/DVD Asylum

Sand Pebbles

74.182.27.248

Eldragon

I can't believe I never watched it until now! It is about American gunboat on the Chinese river Yangtze, during the 20's turmoil-us rise of Nationalism in China.
It was one fine performance by Steve McQueen - for whoever believes he wasn't a true 'actor' but a presence.
It is on the Netflix streaming. Must see.
nothing is more boring than the truth - bukowski

Edits: 11/23/13 11/23/13

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RE: Sand Pebbles - troutbum 10:38:33 12/05/13 (0)
That film is in my top 5 of all time. I saw it on big screen in college....put me in a funk for days.

I have it on DVD and watch it at least annually.

McQueen was a fine actor...doesn't get enough credit.
Thnx to you another $16 spent ;) Just ordered the BRD from Amazon. - Road Warrior 12:52:13 11/24/13 (0)
This flick has never been shown on the pay movie channels AFAIK while George of the Jungle II, Big Momma's House II, and The Village are in constant rotation. These things perplex me.
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RE: Sand Pebbles -- one of the most bittersweet tales on film. It had it all. - free.ranger 14:49:18 11/23/13 (0)
McQueen was perfect for the role and in it, but the film was a total package, much more than him.
It was a melodrama wrapped in a historical period piece.

I think anyone who was ever in the navy or other service, on overseas assignments, knows the melancholy demonstrated in the Pebbles. People out of place, trying to pull the odd different pieces together and call it life, even the Chinese themselves. Sad stuff throughout all of the dynamics and violence.

Thanks for the callout on this one. One of my all time favorites.
Saw in while in high school. Don't think I'll ever forget that - Road Warrior 08:37:08 11/23/13 (5)
Chinese engine assistant, the one McQueen took under his wings, getting ground up in the engine.

Yes, altho it took great liberties with history (who cares, it wasn't a documentary), it was a captivating film. Richard Crenna didn't suck either.
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- RE:I thought the ending was one of the most memorable...amongs other goosebump rasing scenes - Eldragon 10:05:40 11/23/13 (0)
  The scene of the flag in the wind...
  nothing is more boring than the truth - bukowski
- That was Mako - eppis1 09:48:45 11/23/13 (0)
  Made a lot of movies and appeared in a lot a American television shows. Japanese born. Good in everything. He was one of those actors (out of about 4 or 5, if that) who got all the oriental parts.
- Then who was caught and tortured by the Chinese? - Craiger56 09:14:27 11/23/13 (2)
  I thought it was him?
  - Yes, you're right. He was shot by McQueen. Damn, it's been 20+ years since I last - Road Warrior 11:28:11 11/23/13 (1)
    saw it. It was another helper who got ground up in the engine. Thnx for the reminder.
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    - Live stem - Craiger56 07:34:35 11/24/13 (0)
      I remember the 'live steam' training scene where the trainee replies with "live stem".
      
      Don't know why I remember that, but now I want to see it again.
      McQueen's words of wisdom (Open in New Window)

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