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The Mikado

The Mikado

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Mikado
  • Genres: Romance, Comedy, Music
  • Release Date: 1939-05-01
  • Runtime: 91 minutes
  • Rating: 6.6/10 (29 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: General Film Distributors, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.39
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Martyn Green

Martyn Green

as Ko-Ko

Sydney Granville

Sydney Granville

as Pooh-Bah

John Barclay

John Barclay

as The Mikado

Kenny Baker

Kenny Baker

as Nanki-Poo

Jean Colin

Jean Colin

as Yum-Yum

Gregory Stroud

Gregory Stroud

as Pish-Tush

Constance Willis

Constance Willis

as Katisha

Elizabeth Paynter

Elizabeth Paynter

as Pitti-Sing

Kathleen Naylor

Kathleen Naylor

as Peep-Bo

Leslie Phillips

Leslie Phillips

as Boy

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

THE MIKADO (1939) Trailer - The Criterion Collection

External Links

Keywords

japanforbidden lovebased on play or musicalminstrelwhitewashingindependent filmyellowface

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mikado?

The Mikado is a Romance, Comedy, Music movie directed by . It was released on 1939-05-01.

Who are the main actors in The Mikado?

The main cast includes Martyn Green, Sydney Granville, John Barclay, Kenny Baker, Jean Colin, .

Where can I watch The Mikado online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Mikado is available.

Is The Mikado based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Mikado?

The Mikado has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 29 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Mikado?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Mikado?

The soundtrack was composed by General Film Distributors, J. Arthur Rank Organisation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Mikado filmed?

The Mikado was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Mikado?

The total runtime of The Mikado is 91 minutes.

Is The Mikado suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Mikado?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Mikado.

Does The Mikado have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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