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The Mikado

The Town of Titipu

MusicComedy
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1983-01-02
2h 21m
English
Released
CBC

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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. Filmed live from the 1982 Stratford Festival in Ontario.

#musical#satire#capital punishment#delayed execution#corrupt politician#operetta#opera live performance#musical comedy#japanese emperor#stratford#comic opera

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About The Mikado

The Town of Titipu

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. Filmed live from the 1982 Stratford Festival in Ontario. Running 141 minutes.

The Mikado Cast and Characters

The cast features Gidon Saks (as The Mikado of Japan), Henry Ingram (as Nanki-Poo), Eric Donkin (as Ko-Ko), Richard McMillan (as Pooh-Bah), and Allen Stewart-Coates (as Pish-Tush). Their performances are a major reason The Mikado has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Mikado

There's a reason The Mikado keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Mikado?

The Mikado runs for 141 minutes (about 2.4 hours).

Is The Mikado good? What's the rating?

The Mikado holds a 9.0/10 rating based on 3 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of The Mikado?

The main cast includes Gidon Saks, Henry Ingram, Eric Donkin, and Richard McMillan, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Mikado available in English?

Yes — The Mikado was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was The Mikado released?

The Mikado was released in 1983.

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What is The Mikado about?

The Mikado is a Music/Comedy English-language film. 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. Filmed live from the 1982 Stratford Festival in Ontario.

When was The Mikado released?

The Mikado was released on January 2, 1983. It has a runtime of 2h 21m. The film was produced by CBC.

Who stars in The Mikado?

The Mikado stars Gidon Saks, Henry Ingram, Eric Donkin and Richard McMillan. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Mikado available in HD?

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