Bamboo Gods and Iron Men (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1974, Bamboo Gods and Iron Men is an action, comedy, drama and crime film directed by Cesar Gallardo, running about 96 minutes. “From Harlem to Hong Kong they fear the name, the fame and the fury of Black Cal Jefferson, the Champ!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Jefferson’s honeymoon night in Hong Kong will be troubled by a number of people wishing to get hold of a Bouddha statuette that the husband offered her when window-shopping that day. When the going gets rough, it helps that Cal Jefferson is a top American boxer.
Who’s in it. Bamboo Gods and Iron Men stars James Iglehart as Cal Jefferson, Shirley Washington as Mrs. Jefferson, Chiquito as Charley and Eddie Garcia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Bamboo Gods and Iron Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bamboo Gods and Iron Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bamboo Gods and Iron Men tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bamboo Gods and Iron Men (1974)?
- In US, Bamboo Gods and Iron Men is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bamboo Gods and Iron Men worth watching?
- Bamboo Gods and Iron Men holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bamboo Gods and Iron Men?
- Bamboo Gods and Iron Men stars James Iglehart, Shirley Washington, Chiquito, Eddie Garcia and Ken Metcalfe.
- When was Bamboo Gods and Iron Men released?
- Bamboo Gods and Iron Men was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.