The Barbarian and the Geisha(1958)
The geisha girl they sent to love and to destroy the barbarian from the west!
The Barbarian and the Geisha 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.
The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958) is a drama and romance film directed by John Huston, released on September 30, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars John Wayne, Eiko Ando, Sam Jaffe and So Yamamura. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- John Huston
- Writers:
- Charles Grayson, Ellis St. Joseph
- Producers:
- Eugene Frenke
- Cinematographer:
- Charles G. Clarke
- Composer:
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958) Trailer
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The Barbarian and the Geisha Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Wayne
as Townsend Harris
Eiko Ando
as Okichi
Sam Jaffe
as Henry Heusken
So Yamamura
as Governor Tamura
- Ryuzo Demura
Ryuzo Demura
as Thug (uncredited)
- Takeshi Kumagai
Takeshi Kumagai
as (uncredited)
- Fuyukichi Maki
Fuyukichi Maki
as (uncredited)
Kodayu Ichikawa
as (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by John Huston, written by Charles Grayson and Ellis St. Joseph, produced by Eugene Frenke.
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The Barbarian and the Geisha Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 46 ratings.
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The Barbarian and the Geisha – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Barbarian and the Geisha online?
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The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Barbarian and the Geisha?
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The main cast of The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958) includes John Wayne, Eiko Ando, Sam Jaffe, So Yamamura and Ryuzo Demura. The film was directed by John Huston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Barbarian and the Geisha released?
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The Barbarian and the Geisha was released on September 30, 1958 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Barbarian and the Geisha worth watching?
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The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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