The Mikado

1983 2h 21m ★9.0

The Mikado

“The Town of Titipu”

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. Filmed live from the 1982 Stratford Festival in Ontario.

Release Date January 2, 1983
Runtime 2h 21m
Country Canada
Language English
Director Norman Campbell, Brian Macdonald
Category Music, Comedy
Rating 9.0 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1983
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