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The Bamboo House of Dolls
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The Bamboo House of Dolls

1973-12-21 · 110 min · ★ 5.0

Action · Drama · Horror · War

A nurse in a Japanese women's POW camp during World War II masterminds an escapee.

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Directors
Kuei Chih-hung
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong, South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lo LiehLo LiehTsui Kuo-Tung
Birte ToveBirte ToveJennifer
Wang HsiehWang HsiehInoue
Lee Hae-sukLee Hae-sukHong Yulan
Terry Lau Wai-YueTerry Lau Wai-YueMako
Got PingGot PingYoko
Jin Bong-jinJin Bong-jinZhang
Li Min-LangLi Min-LangJapanese Officer
Chan ShenChan ShenJapanese Officer
Ko HungKo HungJapanese Officer
Fan Mei-ShengFan Mei-ShengJapanese Officer
Kong Oh-OiJapanese Officer
Lau Nga-YingLau Nga-YingJapanese Officer
DanaDanaTortured Inmate
Wong MeiWong MeiChinese Guerilla
Law KeungLaw KeungChinese Guerilla
Johnston Wong Chan-SinJohnston Wong Chan-SinChinese Guerilla
Cheng Chi
Pak YukPak YukFemale Prisoner
Roska RozenMary

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