The Mikado (1960)
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. Part of 'The Bell Telephone Hour' on NBC.
Director: Norman Campbell
Genre: Romance, Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: April 29, 1960
Cast
- Martyn Green - Self / Host
- Dennis King - The Mikado of Japan
- Robert Rounseville - Nanki-Poo
- Groucho Marx - Ko-Ko
- Stanley Holloway - Pooh-Bah
- Barbara Meister - Yum-Yum
- Sharon Randall - Pitti-Sing
- Melinda Marx - Peep-Bo
- Helen Traubel - Katisha
Screenplay
- William S. Gilbert
- Martyn Green (Adaptation)
Music: Arthur Sullivan
Production: Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc., NBC Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
musical, live performance, 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. Part of 'The Bell Telephone Hour' on NBC.
- Who directed The Mikado?
- The Mikado was directed by Norman Campbell.
- Who stars in The Mikado?
- The Mikado stars Martyn Green, Dennis King, Robert Rounseville, Groucho Marx, Stanley Holloway, Barbara Meister.
- How long is The Mikado?
- The Mikado has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 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 States of America.