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The Mikado (1983)

Movie ★ 5.4 117 min

Music TV Movie

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.

Rodney Greenberg Director Michael Geliot Director William S. Gilbert Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 18, 1983
Runtime
117 min
IMDb
tt0184735
Language
Studio
Brent Walker Film Productions

Themes

Cast

William Conrad William Conrad The Mikado Clive Revill Clive Revill Ko-Ko Kate Flowers Yum-Yum John Stewart Nanki-Poo Stafford Dean Pooh-Bah Gordon Sandison Gordon Sandison Pish-Tush Cynthia Buchan Pitti-Sing Fiona Dobie Peep-Bo Anne Collins Katisha Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Self

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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.
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.
When was The Mikado released?
The Mikado is a 1983 music, tv movie film.
Where can I watch The Mikado?
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