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Release Year1939
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationG
GenresRomance, Comedy, Music
Votes32
DirectorVictor Schertzinger
WritersWilliam S. Gilbert
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Mikado
About 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.
Directed by Victor Schertzinger, The Mikado leans on a strong ensemble — Martyn Green, Sydney Granville, John Barclay — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 1939.
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