The Bamboo Saucer (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1968, The Bamboo Saucer is a science fiction film directed by Frank Telford, running about 103 minutes. “To Control Its Power Is To Rule The World” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A flying saucer hidden in a Red Chinese peasant village is sought by teams from the United States and U.S.S.R. On finding it, they band together to explore the saucer and take a trip into space.
Who’s in it. The Bamboo Saucer stars Dan Duryea as Hank Peters, John Ericson as Fred Norwood, Lois Nettleton as Anna Karachev and Bob Hastings as Jack Garson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Bamboo Saucer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bamboo Saucer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bamboo Saucer tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bamboo Saucer (1968)?
- In US, The Bamboo Saucer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bamboo Saucer worth watching?
- The Bamboo Saucer holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bamboo Saucer?
- The Bamboo Saucer stars Dan Duryea, John Ericson, Lois Nettleton, Bob Hastings and Vincent Beck.
- When was The Bamboo Saucer released?
- The Bamboo Saucer was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.