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The Mikado (1939)
Directed by Victor Schertzinger
Overview
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.
Rated G | Length 91 minutes
Actors
Martyn Green | Sydney Granville | John Barclay | Kenny Baker | Jean Colin | Gregory Stroud | Constance Willis | Elizabeth Paynter | Kathleen Naylor | Leslie Phillips