The Bamboo Blonde (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1946, The Bamboo Blonde is a war and romance film directed by Anthony Mann, running about 67 minutes. “SHE WAS THE SWEETHEART OF EVERY G.I.!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A pilot of a B 29 meets Louise Anderson, a singer in a New York nightclub. He falls in love with her, but he had to leave next day for action in the Pacific. He lets paint her picture on his bomber, the "Bamboo Blonde" and becomes a hero with his crew sinking a Japanese battleship and shooting down a Japanese fighter wing. Back in New York, he leaves his fiancée and engages him to Louise.
Who’s in it. The Bamboo Blonde stars Frances Langford as Louise Anderson, Ralph Edwards as Eddie Clark, Russell Wade as Patrick Ransom, Jr. and Iris Adrian as Montana Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Bamboo Blonde has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bamboo Blonde page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bamboo Blonde tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bamboo Blonde (1946)?
- In US, The Bamboo Blonde is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bamboo Blonde worth watching?
- The Bamboo Blonde holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bamboo Blonde?
- The Bamboo Blonde stars Frances Langford, Ralph Edwards, Russell Wade, Iris Adrian and Richard Martin.
- When was The Bamboo Blonde released?
- The Bamboo Blonde was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.