The Mikado

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

December 28, 1973

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC

Cast

Derek Hammond-Stroud,David Hillman,Richard Angas,Heather Begg,Philip Sommerscales,Valerie Masterson,Janet Hughes,Ian Wallace,Sara De Javelin

Director

Michael Hayes

Writer

W. S. Gilbert,Frank Hatherley

Producer

Cedric Messina

Music

Arthur Sullivan

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0366773