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The Barbarian and the Geisha

NR19581h 45mJohn Huston
IMDb 5.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 40%

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"The geisha girl they sent to love and to destroy the barbarian from the west!"

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.

DramaRomance
JapanGeishaConsul19th Century

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What is The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958) 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 stars in The Barbarian and the Geisha?

The Barbarian and the Geisha stars John Wayne (Townsend Harris), Eiko Ando (Okichi), Sam Jaffe (Henry Heusken), So Yamamura (Governor Tamura), Ryuzo Demura (Thug (uncredited)). The film was directed by John Huston.

How long is The Barbarian and the Geisha?

The Barbarian and the Geisha has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1958. It is rated NR.

Is The Barbarian and the Geisha worth watching?

The Barbarian and the Geisha holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 40. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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