The Barbarian and the Geisha
1958 · 105 MIN · IMDB 5.8 · 2,280 VOTES · DIR. John Huston
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 foreigners, as well as the love of a young geisha.
Dialogue Timeline — 643 lines
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00:00:54 It began on the night of the Oban festival...
00:08:11 Townsend Harris.
00:11:55 There she flies, gentlemen.
00:15:58 Have you forgotten why Commodore Perry came?
00:18:01 Happy, if possible.
00:19:41 I have eaten all the salt pork that I intend to.
00:26:34 I waited for his footsteps...
00:30:59 but I think I prefer the geisha of Japan.
00:36:31 - It was a happy accident. - How's that?
00:41:46 Ahoy, messenger! Welcome!
00:45:28 The demon of death went from door to door.
00:51:00 burned down half the town, and been taken into custody.
00:55:58 Okichi.
00:58:20 That's not a bad likeness to President Pierce at a dollar and a half.
01:05:29 First day, assembly of nobles and guests in the Great Hall.
01:12:23 Yet somewhere, however distant...
01:14:29 Some horses no likie jump.
01:16:37 And some hated him...
01:20:52 I am delighted to hear that from the great Lord Hotta.
01:23:18 who will fight for our old ways to the death.
01:25:17 the clan of Baron Tamura was planning a tragic deed.
01:29:40 Yes, the mountains.
01:36:42 would have been all happiness, Harris-san...
05:00:00 If they wanna cut our throats...
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed643
Dialogue density6.1 lines / min
First line00:00:54
Final line05:00:00
Production Record
DirectorJohn Huston
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes2,280