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The Mikado (1939)

Movie ★ 7.0 91 min

Romance Comedy Music

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.

Victor Schertzinger Director William S. Gilbert Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 1, 1939
Runtime
91 min
Rating
G
Budget
$165,000
IMDb
tt0031650
Language
Studio
General Film Distributors,

Themes

Cast

Martyn Green Martyn Green Ko-Ko Sydney Granville Sydney Granville Pooh-Bah John Barclay John Barclay The Mikado Kenny Baker Kenny Baker Nanki-Poo Jean Colin Jean Colin Yum-Yum Gregory Stroud Gregory Stroud Pish-Tush Constance Willis Katisha Elizabeth Paynter Pitti-Sing Kathleen Naylor Peep-Bo Leslie Phillips Leslie Phillips Boy

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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 Victor Schertzinger.
Who stars in The Mikado?
The Mikado stars Martyn Green, Sydney Granville, John Barclay, Kenny Baker.
When was The Mikado released?
The Mikado is a 1939 romance, comedy, music film.
Where can I watch The Mikado?
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