The Mikado

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1967 · 124 min · Comedy · Music · Romance · TMDB 6.9/10

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 Stuart Burge

Cast

• Donald Adams — The Mikado of Japan
• Valerie Masterson — Yum-Yum
• John Reed — Ko-Ko
• Christene Palmer — Katisha
• Kenneth Sandford — Pooh-Bar