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. Esgee Productions' live taping starring Australian singer-songwriter Jon English.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 1, 1996

Original language

English

Countries

Australia

Cast

Jon English,Drew Forsythe,Terri Crouch,Georgia Duder-Wood,David Gould,Derek Metzger,Christophe Broadway,Bev Shean,Andi Gallaher,Lisa McArdle

Director

Peter Butler,Craig Schaefer

Writer

W. S. Gilbert

Music

Arthur Sullivan

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0187285