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UNITED STATES · 1958

The Barbarian and the Geisha

John Huston
cultural diplomacy xenophobia forbidden romance American imperialism cross-cultural understanding
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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.

Year1958
CountryUnited States
DirectorJohn Huston
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