The Mikado (1983)
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.
Director: Rodney Greenberg, Michael Geliot
Genre: Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: August 18, 1983
Cast
- William Conrad - The Mikado
- Clive Revill - Ko-Ko
- Kate Flowers - Yum-Yum
- John Stewart - Nanki-Poo
- Stafford Dean - Pooh-Bah
- Gordon Sandison - Pish-Tush
- Cynthia Buchan - Pitti-Sing
- Fiona Dobie - Peep-Bo
- Anne Collins - Katisha
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr. - Self
Screenplay
Music: Arthur Sullivan
Editing: Barry Stevens
Production: Brent Walker Film Productions
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical
More Films by Director: Rodney Greenberg, Michael Geliot
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.
- Who directed The Mikado?
- The Mikado was directed by Rodney Greenberg, Michael Geliot.
- Who stars in The Mikado?
- The Mikado stars William Conrad, Clive Revill, Kate Flowers, John Stewart, Stafford Dean, Gordon Sandison.
- How long is The Mikado?
- The Mikado has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is The Mikado?
- The Mikado is a Music, TV Movie film.
- What are the themes of The Mikado?
- The themes of The Mikado include: Musical Spectacle.