Sex, sadism, and sabotage collide in a notorious World War II women's prison camp.
THE BAMBOO HOUSE OF DOLLS
Abused and Used!
A nurse in a Japanese women's POW camp during World War II masterminds an escapee.
Quick Answer
The Bamboo House of Dolls is a 1973 Hong Kong–South Korean action, drama, horror, thriller, and war film directed by Kuei Chih-Hung about women imprisoned in a Japanese POW camp during World War II, facing cruelty and exploitation while plotting an escape.
Programmer's Pick
The Bamboo House of Dolls doesn't skimp on the sleaze or the savagery, serving up blue uniforms, sadistic guards, and a prison camp escape plot with all the pulp trimmings. It's a fever dream of exploitation cinema where no taboo is left unturned. Consider it a wild ride for anyone who wants their war drama with an extra shot of grindhouse.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Kuei Chih-Hung
- Release
- 1973
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Country
- Hong Kong, South Korea
- Language
- Cantonese, Mandarin, Danish, Japanese
- Also Known As
- Das Bambuscamp der gequälten Frauen, Barbarie, l'enfer japonais, 女集中營, Nu ji zhong ying, Bamboo Women's Prison, Storia segreta di un lager femminile, Bambuscamp der gequälten Frauen, 여감방, 女監房, Women's Cell
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
This film is a notorious entry in the women-in-prison subgenre, featuring a POW camp packed with violence, nudity, and taboo-breaking drama.
Both male and female officers take the concept of prison cruelty to new, lurid heights, making the antagonists as memorable as the prisoners.
A group of prisoners, led by a nurse, masterminds a daring escape, adding suspense and action to the exploitation mix.
Featuring Shaw Brothers regulars and infamous for its excess, it's a cult artifact for fans of grindhouse cinema.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Japanese invasion of China
Brutal POW camp regime
Physical and sexual abuse, forced labor, and dehumanization of prisoners
Japanese women's prison camp during World War II
Questions from the Vault
Who directed The Bamboo House of Dolls? +
The Bamboo House of Dolls was directed by Kuei Chih-Hung.
How long is The Bamboo House of Dolls? +
The Bamboo House of Dolls has a runtime of 110 minutes.
What genre is The Bamboo House of Dolls? +
The Bamboo House of Dolls is an action, drama, horror, thriller, and war film.
Where can I watch The Bamboo House of Dolls? +
The Bamboo House of Dolls is available to watch on SassyFlix.
