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  1. The Barbarian and the Geisha (working titles The Townsend Harris Story and The Barbarian) is a 1958 American adventure film directed by John Huston and starring John Wayne. The film was shot primarily on location in Japan.

  2. The Barbarian and the Geisha: Directed by John Huston. With John Wayne, Eiko Ando, Sam Jaffe, Sô Yamamura. In 1856, the first U.S. Consul General to Japan encounters the hostility of the local authorities and the love of a young geisha.

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    • Adventure, Drama, History
    • John Huston
    • 1958-09-30
  3. The U.S. government dispatches Townsend Harris (John Wayne) to the port village of Shimoda to serve as U.S. consul to Japan. There Harris and his interpreter, Henry Heusken (Sam Jaffe), meet ...

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    • John Wayne
    • John Huston
    • History, Drama
  4. Brief Synopsis. 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
    • John Wayne
  5. Purchase The Barbarian and the Geisha on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Historical drama of one man's successful fight to open Japan to the western world. Filmed in Japan.

    • John Huston
    • John Wayne, Eiko Ando, Sam Jaffe, So Yamamura
  6. Visit the movie page for 'The Barbarian and the Geisha' on Moviefone. Discover the movie's synopsis, cast details and release date. Watch trailers, exclusive interviews, and movie...

  7. 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.