Review of The Sand Pebbles (1966) by Jason P — 03 Feb 2008

Powerful stuff. Very strong McQueen performance. This one lingers after you've watched it.

This review of The Sand Pebbles (1966) was written by Jason P on 03 Feb 2008.

The Sand Pebbles has generally received very positive reviews.

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