The Sand Pebbles

Robert Wise (director)
Richard McKenna (novel)
Robert Anderson (screenwriter)
Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, Candice Bergen, Mako (starring)

Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox, 1966. Vintage oversize borderless double weight photograph from the 1966 film. With the stamp of French weekly "Tele Magazine" and manuscript annotations on the verso.

Based on the 1962 novel by Richard McKenna, about a rebellious sailor aboard the titular US gun boat patrolling China on the brink of civil war. Nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Steve McQueen, and Best Supporting Actor for Mako.

Set in China, shot in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Texas.

8 x 10 inches. Near Fine with light edgewear.


[Book #142627]