The Barbarian and the Geisha_
"The geisha girl they sent to love and to destroy the barbarian from the west!"
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.
Starring
John Wayne, Eiko Ando, Sam Jaffe
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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7 countries
Apple TV
6 countries
Prime Video
6 countries
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Year context
The Barbarian and the Geisha was released 68 years ago in 1958.
Overview
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 foreig...
The Barbarian and the Geisha is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 45m.
CAST (8)
John Wayne
Townsend Harris
Eiko Ando
Okichi
Sam Jaffe
Henry Heusken
So Yamamura
Governor Tamura
RD
Ryuzo Demura
Thug (uncredited)
TK
Takeshi Kumagai
(uncredited)
FM
Fuyukichi Maki
(uncredited)
Kodayu Ichikawa
(uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Barbarian and the Geisha about?
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.
How long is The Barbarian and the Geisha?
The Barbarian and the Geisha has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in The Barbarian and the Geisha?
The cast of The Barbarian and the Geisha includes John Wayne, Eiko Ando, Sam Jaffe, So Yamamura, Ryuzo Demura.
What is the rating of The Barbarian and the Geisha?
The Barbarian and the Geisha has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 42 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance