The Mikado (1939)
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.
Where to watch The Mikado
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV | Apple TV |
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What is The Mikado about?
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. The Mikado is a Romance, Comedy, Music movie, released on 1939-05-01, runtime 91 minutes.
Is The Mikado worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Mikado 7.0 out of 10 from 32 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Mikado?
In the United States, The Mikado streams on Criterion Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Victor Schertzinger
Cast
- Martyn Green as Ko-Ko
- Sydney Granville as Pooh-Bah
- John Barclay as The Mikado
- Kenny Baker as Nanki-Poo
- Jean Colin as Yum-Yum
- Gregory Stroud as Pish-Tush
- Constance Willis as Katisha
- Elizabeth Paynter as Pitti-Sing
- Kathleen Naylor as Peep-Bo
- Leslie Phillips as Boy
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