House of Bamboo (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1955, House of Bamboo is a drama and crime film directed by Samuel Fuller, running about 102 minutes. “Tokyo Post-War Underworld!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eddie Kenner is given a special assignment by the Army to get the inside story on Sandy Dawson, a former GI who has formed a gang of fellow servicemen and Japanese locals.
Who’s in it. House of Bamboo stars Robert Ryan as Sandy Dawson, Robert Stack as Eddie Kenner, Yoshiko Yamaguchi as Mariko and Cameron Mitchell as Griff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, House of Bamboo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch House of Bamboo page.
If you liked it. Fans of House of Bamboo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch House of Bamboo (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for House of Bamboo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is House of Bamboo worth watching?
- House of Bamboo holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in House of Bamboo?
- House of Bamboo stars Robert Ryan, Robert Stack, Yoshiko Yamaguchi, Cameron Mitchell and Brad Dexter.
- When was House of Bamboo released?
- House of Bamboo was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.