---
title: "The Bamboo Incident"
year: 1970
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-bamboo-incident-1970"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 202776
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Bamboo Incident (1970) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-bamboo-incident-1970

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Bamboo Incident is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under War, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Parc Film, CAPAC, Les Productions de la Guéville. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A ten‑year‑old Vietnamese boy fights to survive amid war."

### Why Watch
- Authentic glimpse of civilian life during the Vietnam War
- Shows perspectives of both American and Viet Cong soldiers
- Highlights a child's resilience amid hardship

### Caveats & Content Note
- Bleak tone may be heavy for some viewers
- Short runtime limits narrative depth
- Tone & Suitability: The film presents intense war realities and child hardship, best suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: grim, poignant, war-torn, intimate

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Raoul Coutard
- **Networks / Studios**: Parc Film, CAPAC, Les Productions de la Guéville

## Key Cast Continuity

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

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central plot of The Bamboo Incident?
It follows a ten‑year‑old Vietnamese boy who cares for his baby sister after his mother dies, while his father fights for the Viet Cong.

### Q: During which conflict is the film set?
The story takes place during the Vietnam War.

### Q: Which sides of the conflict are depicted?
Both an American soldier and a Viet Cong regular are shown defending their respective political agendas.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes.

### Q: What genre does The Bamboo Incident belong to?
It is classified as a war drama.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Bamboo Incident — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/202776)
- [Chilbeontong sosageon [Incident of the 7th Bamboo Flute…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/388805-chilbeontong-sosageon)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*