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The Bamboo Incident (1970)

Movie ★ 6.9 93 min

War Drama

A young Vietnamese boy's life is thrown into turmoil by the war raging in his country. The ten year old remains with his mother and baby sister as his father goes off to fight for the Viet Cong. During his father's absence, his mother dies from overwork and the inability to find proper medical care for her illness. He cares for his baby sister and struggles to earn a living by shining shoes and doing other odd jobs before his father returns. Both an American soldier and a Viet Cong regular are shown defending their country's political agenda. Also shown are guerilla tactics and bombings in this feature directed by veteran combat photographer Raoul Coutard.

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Quick facts

Released
June 22, 1970
Runtime
93 min
IMDb
tt0065838
Country
Studio
Parc Film, CAPAC, Les Productions de la Guéville, Madeleine Films

Cast

Phi Lan Hung Huynh Cazenas Xuan Danièle Delorme Danièle Delorme l'infirmière française Le Quynh Le Quynh Father Bui Thi Thanh Tran Thi Ha Tran Van Lich Political Commissioner Anh Tuan Viet Cong Officer Kieu Anh Vietnamese Nurse Raoul Coutard Raoul Coutard Angry French man (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Bamboo Incident about?
A young Vietnamese boy's life is thrown into turmoil by the war raging in his country. The ten year old remains with his mother and baby sister as his father goes off to fight for the Viet Cong. During his father's absence, his mother dies from overwork and the inability to find proper medical care for her illness. He cares for his baby sister and struggles to earn a living by shining shoes and doing other odd jobs before his father returns. Both an American soldier and a Viet Cong regular are shown defending their country's political agenda. Also shown are guerilla tactics and bombings in this feature directed by veteran combat photographer Raoul Coutard.
Who directed The Bamboo Incident?
The Bamboo Incident was directed by Raoul Coutard.
Who stars in The Bamboo Incident?
The Bamboo Incident stars Phi Lan, Huynh Cazenas, Danièle Delorme, Le Quynh.
When was The Bamboo Incident released?
The Bamboo Incident is a 1970 war, drama film.
Where can I watch The Bamboo Incident?
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