Movie Description
The Mikado
(1939)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Victor Schertzinger
- Producer : Geoffrey Toye
- Writer : William S. Gilbert
- Editor : Philip Charlot,Gene Milford
- Cast : Martyn Green,Sydney Granville,John Barclay,Kenny Baker,Jean Colin,Gregory Stroud,Constance Willis,Elizabeth Paynter,Kathleen Naylor,Leslie Phillips
Cast
Ko-Ko
Pooh-Bah
The Mikado
Nanki-Poo
Yum-Yum
Pish-Tush
Katisha
Pitti-Sing
Peep-Bo
Boy
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Facts
Original TitleThe Mikado
Status Released
Release Information
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1939-05-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 31m
Production CompaniesGeneral Film Distributors,J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Genres
- Romance
- Comedy
- Music
