The Sand Pebbles 1966
- Adam Hawkes
- Nov 30, 2024
- 1 min read
Restoration details
The project shows some color fading in areas, with a noticeable shift toward green. General age-related wear is evident from handling and the creation of new intapositives, along with surface dirt introduced during scanning. Certain shots exhibit significant damage, including punctures and tears, such as the example shown in the demonstration. While the frame jitter issues where not extreme, some stabilisation was applied for modern presentation and to aid the realignment process for the tear.
Film details
The Sand Pebbles (1966), directed by Robert Wise and starring Steve McQueen, is an epic war-drama set in 1920s China during the rise of nationalist tensions. The film follows Machinist’s Mate Jake Holman, a U.S. Navy sailor assigned to the gunboat San Pablo, as he navigates cultural clashes, military discipline, and moral dilemmas while trying to protect both his crew and local civilians. Noted for its large-scale action sequences, period detail, and rich character development, the film was shot in Panavision and praised for its cinematography, winning multiple Academy Award nominations.
Technical details
Film Format: Anamorphic 35mm
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Media source: Colour camera original negative / opticals
File type: 2K 10bit DPX files
