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    Sand Pebbles, The


    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 50 (July 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna, Candice Bergen, Marayat Andriane & Mako

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Critics' Composite Score: NA
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    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary with director Robert Wise and stars Candice Bergen and Mako, two interesting radio featurettes, three radio spots, a stills gallery, and the theatrical trailer. This disc offers probably the most difficult-to-see menu choice indicators ever.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 2001308
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $24.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 182
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1966
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 05/15/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Robert Wise
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Based on the novel by Richard McKenna, The Sand Pebbles stars a

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.30:1 DVD exhibits a slightly dated picture that is nicely rendered. Images are sharp, with good detail and definition. Colors are fully saturated and nicely balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. Definition and clarity are wanting at times, but overall the picture is nicely rendered. Edge enhancement is not terribly distracting. There are few source element artifacts. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The original, vintage audio has been nicely restored and re-purposed for this Dolby

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