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The Mikado
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The Mikado

1983-01-02 · 141 min · ★ 9.0

Music · Comedy

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.

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Directors
Norman Campbell, Brian Macdonald
Production companies
CBC, Stratford Festival
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gidon SaksThe Mikado of Japan
Henry IngramNanki-Poo
Eric DonkinKo-Ko
Richard McMillanRichard McMillanPooh-Bah
Allen Stewart-CoatesAllen Stewart-CoatesPish-Tush
Marie BaronYum-Yum
Karen WoodPitti-Sing
Karen SkidmorePeep-Bo
Christina JamesKatisha

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