

The Mikado
1939-05-01 · 91 min · ★ 7.0
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.
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- Directors
- Victor Schertzinger
- Production companies
- General Film Distributors, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 165,000
Top Cast
Martyn GreenKo-Ko
Sydney GranvillePooh-Bah
John BarclayThe Mikado
Kenny BakerNanki-Poo
Gregory StroudPish-Tush
Leslie PhillipsBoyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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