The Mikado (1983)
The Town of Titipu
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. Filmed live from the 1982 Stratford Festival in Ontario.
Cast
- Gidon Saks - The Mikado of Japan
- Henry Ingram - Nanki-Poo
- Eric Donkin - Ko-Ko
- Richard McMillan - Pooh-Bah
- Allen Stewart-Coates - Pish-Tush
- Marie Baron - Yum-Yum
- Karen Wood - Pitti-Sing
- Karen Skidmore - Peep-Bo
- Christina James - Katisha
Screenplay
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Musical Spectacle, Dark Comedy and Irony, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz
Keywords
musical, satire, capital punishment, delayed execution, corrupt politician, operetta, opera live performance, musical comedy, japanese emperor, stratford, comic opera
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. Filmed live from the 1982 Stratford Festival in Ontario.
- Who directed The Mikado?
- The Mikado was directed by Norman Campbell, Brian Macdonald.
- Who stars in The Mikado?
- The Mikado stars Gidon Saks, Henry Ingram, Eric Donkin, Richard McMillan, Allen Stewart-Coates, Marie Baron.
- How long is The Mikado?
- The Mikado has a runtime of 2h 21m (141 minutes).
- What genre is The Mikado?
- The Mikado is a Music, Comedy film.
- Where was The Mikado produced?
- The Mikado was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of The Mikado?
- The themes of The Mikado include: Parody and Spoof, Musical Spectacle, Dark Comedy and Irony, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz.