The Mikado (1992)

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In a small Japanese town, Ko-Ko is appointed to the unenviable position of executioner. Knowing he must successfully perform before the appearance of the Mikado in a month's time, Ko-Ko finds a suitable victim in Nanki-Poo, who is distraught over his unrequited love for the maiden Yum-Yum. Nanki-Poo agrees to sacrifice his life if he is allowed to spend his remaining days with Yum-Yum, who is betrothed to Ko-Ko. Performed by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company during the 1992 Anniversary Tour at the Buxton Opera House.

Director: John Michael Phillips
Genre: Romance, Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 142 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Arthur Sullivan
Editing: Alan Ritchie
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

musical, musical comedy, comic opera

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mikado about?
In a small Japanese town, Ko-Ko is appointed to the unenviable position of executioner. Knowing he must successfully perform before the appearance of the Mikado in a month's time, Ko-Ko finds a suitable victim in Nanki-Poo, who is distraught over his unrequited love for the maiden Yum-Yum. Nanki-Poo agrees to sacrifice his life if he is allowed to spend his remaining days with Yum-Yum, who is betrothed to Ko-Ko. Performed by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company during the 1992 Anniversary Tour at the Buxton Opera House.
Who directed The Mikado?
The Mikado was directed by John Michael Phillips.
Who stars in The Mikado?
The Mikado stars Deryck Hamon, Julian Jensen, Fenton Gray, Gary Montaine, Terence Sharpe, Lesley Echo Ross.
How long is The Mikado?
The Mikado has a runtime of 2h 22m (142 minutes).
What genre is The Mikado?
The Mikado is a Romance, Comedy, TV Movie film.
Where was The Mikado produced?
The Mikado was produced in United Kingdom.