A ruthless gang in Tokyo holds up U.S. ammunition trains, killing any wounded members during robberies. A down-on-his-luck ex-serviceman named Eddie Spannier arrives, seemingly invited by a wounded gang member. However, Eddie's true intentions are unclear, as he makes contact with Sandy Dawson, who's running a large operation, and receives help from Mariko, the secret Japanese wife of a deceased American.

House of Bamboo
A U.S. Army investigator delves into a complex web of deception and danger in Tokyo as he uncovers the truth behind a colleague's suspicious death, leading to a thrilling game of cat and mouse.