The Sand Pebbles is a 1966 film which tells the story of an American gunboat plying the rivers of China in the 1920s. It stars Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna, Candice Bergen[?], Mako[?], Emmanuelle Arsan[?], Simon Oakland[?], Ford Rainey[?] and Gavin MacLeod.

The movie was adapted by Robert Anderson from the novel by Richard McKenna[?]. It was directed by Robert Wise.

It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Steve McQueen), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Mako), Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color, Best Cinematography, Color, Best Film Editing, Best Music, Original Music Score, Best Picture and Best Sound.