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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.
A martial arts expert named David takes on a corrupt businessman who is exploiting the local community. After his brother is killed, David seeks justice and uncovers a larger conspiracy involving organized crime. He must use his fighting skills to confront the villains and protect the innocent.
The Bamboo Incident is a lesser-known martial arts film from the early 1970s. While it features energetic fight sequences, its production values and narrative are often considered simplistic and derivative of more popular kung fu movies of the era. Critical reviews from its time are scarce, but audience reception generally points to its appeal among niche martial arts film enthusiasts.
Praised for its action choreography and authentic martial arts performances.
Criticized for a predictable plot and low-budget feel.
Seen as a serviceable, albeit unremarkable, entry in the martial arts genre of the period.
Google audience: Audience reviews are minimal, but those that exist often highlight the film's straightforward action and the lead actor's fighting prowess, while some note the dated presentation and formulaic storytelling.
The film's lead actor, Leo Fong, was a real-life martial artist who later appeared in several other martial arts and action films.
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This is quite a poignant wartime drama that’s told largely from the perspective of the young “Hung” (Phi Lan). With his father away at the war, he lives with his little sister “Xuan” (Huynh Cazenas) and their ailing mother (Xuan Ha) but wit...