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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.

Starring: John Wayne, Eiko Ando

Supporting actors: Sam Jaffe, S?? Yamamura, Kodaya Ichikawa, Tokujiro Iketaniuchi, Fuji Kasai, Takeshi Kumagai, Fuyukichi Maki, Morita, James Robbins, Norman Thomson, Hiroshi Yamato

Directed by: John Huston

Genre: Adventure, Drama, History, Romance

Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes

Release year: 1958

Studio: 20th Century Fox

ASIN: B00210S6SA (Rental) and B00210WEGA (Purchase)

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Rental rights: 48 hour viewing period Details

Purchase rights: Stream instantly and download to 2 locations. Details

Compatible with: Mac and Windows PC online viewing, compatible instant streaming devices, TiVo DVRs. System requirements

Format: Amazon Instant Video (streaming online video and digital download)

Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: September 30, 1958
Production Company: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Also Known As: The Barbarian / The Townsend Harris Story
Filming Locations: 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA | Eiga Film Studios, Tokyo, Japan | Kawana, Japan | Kyoto, Japan

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3.0 out of 5 stars There is more here, than meets the eye, January 28, 2004

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Robert "I love to read but as I age I find my... (Wilton, NY, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Barbarian and The Geisha [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I first saw this movie in 1958 just before going to Japan with the US Army. It made quite an impact on me and my expectations of the Japanese. The movie does successfully capture some of the Japanese spirit as I know it. John Wayne, though he has been panned in this role, I think, embodies what may have been an accurate portrayal of the typical well meaning American in a culture he could never understand. Years later, when I happened to be in Shimoda, where the film is set, I found a small Japanese Museum, that commorated the self-sacrifice of the Japanese woman, the lovely Okichi, to her community. It depicts the 'facts' of the movie in a totally differnt light.
This movie really deserves to be put on DVD !!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Japanese culture taught by The Duke, April 25, 2001

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Dennis Decker (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews

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I teach secondary Culture and Japanese Language to about 160 students. This is one of the best researched and fun to watch stories about 19th century Japan. The Duke is Smooth in his role and the differences of Late Japanese Culture and Early American Culture are well described. My students were engrossed the whole movie, with well thought questions during the film and at the end. Definitely worth your time.

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4.0 out of 5 stars East and West Meet, April 29, 2000

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Martin MG Harbeson (USA) - See all my reviews

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John's Wayne's depiction of Townsend Harris is typical John Wayne. The greatness of this movie is the authenticty of Japanese and American cultural differences in the 1850's when Commador Perry opened Japan to the West. Japan's fear of invasion from the West stemmed from the 1600 Jesuit Missionaries and Western economic exploitation, most evident in the West's occupation of China. Japan was the first country to refuse the technological invention of the rifle, believing there was no honor in killing except in hand to hand combat. When the cannons on Perry's black ships necessitated opening of Japan's shores, internal opposition to trade with the West errupted. Townsend Harris, by exemplifying such virtues as self-sacrifice, courage and honesty, was successful in negotiating a treaty. The Japanese concept of "On" or obligation to family or lord is the backbone of this movie. Because the good of the nation is placed above the individual - the love Okichi and Harris - is the reason why this movie deserves a 4 star rating.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Barbarian and the Geisha
I'm told by a Japanese historian that this movie was filmed at the actual places, not on sets, and most of the places are no longer open to the public. Read more

Published 3 months ago by rosemary hackett

2.0 out of 5 stars The barbarian and the Geisha

The color was wonderful but---The sound faded in and out to the point the music was blasting and the voice was almost mute.
Very hard to watch. Sorry.

Published 7 months ago by greg

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This movie is a great find. I am an avid John Wayne fan and really wanted to add this film to my collection. Read more