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The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958)

Movie ★ 6.0 105 min

Drama Romance

Townsend Harris is sent by President Pierce to Japan to serve as the first U.S. Consul-General to that country. Harris discovers enormous hostility to foreigners, as well as the love of a young geisha.

John Huston Director Charles Grayson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 30, 1958
Runtime
105 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0051398
Language
,

Themes

Cast

John Wayne John Wayne Townsend Harris Eiko Ando Eiko Ando Okichi Sam Jaffe Sam Jaffe Henry Heusken So Yamamura So Yamamura Governor Tamura Ryuzo Demura Thug (uncredited) Takeshi Kumagai (uncredited) Fuyukichi Maki (uncredited) Kodayu Ichikawa Kodayu Ichikawa (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Barbarian and the Geisha about?
Townsend Harris is sent by President Pierce to Japan to serve as the first U.S. Consul-General to that country. Harris discovers enormous hostility to foreigners, as well as the love of a young geisha.
Who directed The Barbarian and the Geisha?
The Barbarian and the Geisha was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in The Barbarian and the Geisha?
The Barbarian and the Geisha stars John Wayne, Eiko Ando, Sam Jaffe, So Yamamura.
When was The Barbarian and the Geisha released?
The Barbarian and the Geisha is a 1958 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The Barbarian and the Geisha?
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