The Bamboo Incident (1970)
Pronounced WHA-BIN...so you won't forget it.
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.
| Movie ID | 136702 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama, War |
| Director | Raoul Coutard |
| Main cast | Phi Lan, Huynh Cazenas, Danièle Delorme, Le Quynh, Bui Thi Thanh, Tran Van Lich, Anh Tuan, Kieu Anh |
| Release date | 22 June 1970 |
| Release year | 1970 |
| Language | Vietnamese |
| Duration | 93 min (1h 33m) |
| Rating | 6.9 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Parc Film |
Director: Raoul Coutard
Top cast
Danièle Delormel'infirmière française
Le QuynhFather
Bui Thi ThanhTran Thi Ha
Tran Van LichPolitical Commissioner
Anh TuanViet Cong Officer
Kieu AnhVietnamese Nurse
Raoul CoutardAngry French man (uncredited)
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