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The Mikado

★ 6.6 (30 votes) | 1939 | 1h 31m
RomanceComedyMusic
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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date May 1, 1939
  • Budget $165,000
  • Revenue N/A
  • Production General Film Distributors, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

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THE MIKADO (1939) Trailer - The Criterion Collection
THE MIKADO (1939) Trailer - The Criterion Collection

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