I would say that except for the concluding scenes of Sand Pebbles, it’s not a war movie.
I’m an ex-Navy guy so I’m a sucker for a history piece with a Navy theme.
Most of the film is about the clash of cultures — China and America. Not many scenes with Bergen. It’s really about Steve McQueen and what it means to be a man.
In that respect, it’s a kind of Clint Eastwood movie.
I’m one of the few people who didn’t like Sand Pebbles.
Richard Crenna tops my list of most hated actors, along with Ronald Coleman. I thought McQueen’s character came off as blank-faced and stupid.