The Bamboo Prison
1954, English. Directed by Lewis Seiler.
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- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Lewis SeilerDirector
- Robert FrancisMSgt. John A. Rand
- Dianne FosterTanya Clayton
- Brian KeithCpl. Brady
- E.G. MarshallFather Francis Dolan
- Jack KellySlade
- Keye LukeComrade-Instructor Li Ching
- Jerome CourtlandArkansas
- Earle HymanDoc Jackson, medic
- Richard LooCommandant Hsai Tung
- Murray MathesonComrade Clayton
- King DonovanPop
- Joe TurkelP.O.W.
Details
- Released
- 15 June 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jack DeWitt, Edwin Blum
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The Bamboo Prison runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
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The Bamboo Prison is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Bamboo Prison isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Bamboo Prison?
The Bamboo Prison (1954) was directed by Lewis Seiler and stars Robert Francis, Dianne Foster, Brian Keith.