The Mikado

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1939 · 91 min · G · Romance · Comedy · Music · TMDB 7.0/10

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.

Directed by Victor Schertzinger

Cast

• Martyn Green — Ko-Ko
• Sydney Granville — Pooh-Bah
• John Barclay — The Mikado
• Kenny Baker — Nanki-Poo
• Jean Colin — Yum-Yum