The Barbarian and the Geisha

The Barbarian and the Geisha

1958 · 1 hr 45 min · TV-G

Adventure, Drama, History

Directors

John Huston

Actors

  • John Wayne
  • Eiko Ando
  • Sam Jaffe

Credits: 8

Summary

In 1856, the first U.S. Consul General to Japan encounters the hostility of the local authorities and the love of a young geisha.

More about this movie

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.