The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958)

Synopsis: In 1856, U.S. Counsel General Townsend Harris arrives in Japan, docked in the port of Shimoda, at a time when foreigners were not welcomed. Harris is testing a previous open-door agreement between... In 1856, U.S. Counsel General Townsend Harris arrives in Japan, docked in the port of Shimoda, at a time when foreigners were not welcomed. Harris is testing a previous open-door agreement between the two nations, although Japan has no intention of going through with it. While international diplomacy moves at a snail's pace, a nobleman "gives" Harris a geisha, Okichi, to ease his boredom. Harris and Okichi develop a bond and she saves him from an assassination attempt. [More]

Starring: John Wayne, Eiko Ando, Sam Jaffe, Sô Yamamura

Starring: John Wayne, Eiko Ando, Sam Jaffe, Sô Yamamura

Director: John Huston

Director: John Huston

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