The Bamboo Incident
Original title: Hoa-Binh
“Pronounced WHA-BIN...so you won't forget it.”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- BBui Thi Thanh
- TTran Van Lich
- KKieu Anh
- DDanièle Delorme
- LLe Quynh
- RRaoul Coutard
- HHuynh Cazenas
- PPhi Lan
- AAnh Tuan
Crew
- Director
- Raoul Coutard
- Writers
- Françoise Lorrain, Raoul Coutard
- Producer
- Gilbert de Goldschmidt
- Production
- Parc Film, CAPAC, Les Productions de la Guéville, Madeleine Films
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bamboo Incident rated?
The Bamboo Incident has an audience rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 11 votes.
Who directed The Bamboo Incident?
The Bamboo Incident was directed by Raoul Coutard.
When was The Bamboo Incident released?
The Bamboo Incident was released in 1970.
