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1958•105 min•Drama, Romance

The Barbarian and the Geisha

Is The Barbarian and the Geisha a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Barbarian and the Geisha worth watching? With a rating of 5.9/10, this Drama, Romance film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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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.

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Top Cast

John Wayne
John WayneTownsend Harris
Eiko Ando
Eiko AndoOkichi
Sam Jaffe
Sam JaffeHenry Heusken
So Yamamura
So YamamuraGovernor Tamura
Ryuzo Demura
Ryuzo DemuraThug (uncredited)
Takeshi Kumagai
Takeshi Kumagai(uncredited)
Fuyukichi Maki
Fuyukichi Maki(uncredited)
Kodayu Ichikawa
Kodayu Ichikawa(uncredited)

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Is The Barbarian and the Geisha worth watching?

The Barbarian and the Geisha has received mixed reviews with a 5.9/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Romance movies.

Is The Barbarian and the Geisha hit or flop?

The Barbarian and the Geisha has received average ratings (5.9/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Barbarian and the Geisha?

The Barbarian and the Geisha is a Drama, Romance movie that 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...

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