The Mikado

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.

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Overview

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.

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
Constance Willis
Katisha
Elizabeth Paynter
Elizabeth Paynter
Pitti-Sing
Kathleen Naylor
Kathleen Naylor
Peep-Bo
Leslie Phillips
Leslie Phillips
Boy

Trailer

THE MIKADO (1939) Trailer - The Criterion Collection

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