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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Title: The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958)
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| Complete credited cast: | |||
| John Wayne | ... | Townsend Harris | |
| Eiko Ando | ... | Okichi | |
| Sam Jaffe | ... | Henry Heusken | |
| Sô Yamamura | ... | Governor Tamura | |
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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. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>
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JOHN WAYNE on a forbidden and terrifying adventure See more »Parents Guide:
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Townsend Harris: Well, let him have it, Henry. It doesn't fit you anyway.
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The working title for this film was "The Townsend Harris Story". There is an article about Charles G. Clarke filming the movie in Japan in "American Cinematographer" Jan., 1958. "Hollywood's Globetrotting Cameraman" by Clifford Harrington. See more »Goofs
The ninja, if intending to be stealthy when walking on the reed mats, would not be walking flat-footed, but would walk on the edges of his feet. See more »Quotes
Henry Heusken: My hat!Townsend Harris: Well, let him have it, Henry. It doesn't fit you anyway.
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30 September 1958 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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An interesting look at Japan prior to opening to the West. John Wayne as America's first consul to Japan arrives in accordance with agreements resulting from Perry's gunboat diplomacy. He is not welcome. Wayne eventually wins his meeting with the Shogun after bring a cholera epidemic, introduced by an American ship, under control. There follows a colorful procession to the capital bearing gifts for the Shogun, including a bottle of Old Tanglefoot. The meeting with the Shogun, the debates among the Japanese nobles and an assassination during an archery exhibit present an interesting look at the politics of the period. Altogether a rather enjoyable movie and besides how often do you get to see the Duke lose a fight to a guy half his size.