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The Mikado

  • TV Movie
  • 1983
  • 2h 30m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
145
YOUR RATING
The Mikado (1983)
ComedyMusical

In a mythical Japan, Ko-Ko, a cheap tailor, has been appointed Lord High Executioner and must find someone to execute before the arrival of the ruling Mikado. He lights upon Nanki-Poo, a str... Read allIn a mythical Japan, Ko-Ko, a cheap tailor, has been appointed Lord High Executioner and must find someone to execute before the arrival of the ruling Mikado. He lights upon Nanki-Poo, a strolling minstrel who loves the beautiful Yum-Yum. But Yum-Yum is also loved by Ko-Ko, and N... Read allIn a mythical Japan, Ko-Ko, a cheap tailor, has been appointed Lord High Executioner and must find someone to execute before the arrival of the ruling Mikado. He lights upon Nanki-Poo, a strolling minstrel who loves the beautiful Yum-Yum. But Yum-Yum is also loved by Ko-Ko, and Nanki-Poo, seeing no hope for his love, considers suicide. Ko-Ko offers to solve both their... Read all

  • Directors
    • Norman Campbell
    • Brian Macdonald
  • Writer
    • W.S. Gilbert
  • Stars
    • Gidon Saks
    • Henry Ingram
    • Eric Donkin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    145
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Norman Campbell
      • Brian Macdonald
    • Writer
      • W.S. Gilbert
    • Stars
      • Gidon Saks
      • Henry Ingram
      • Eric Donkin
    • 6User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Gidon Saks
    • The Mikado of Japan
    Henry Ingram
    • Nanki Poo
    Eric Donkin
    • Ko Ko
    Richard McMillan
    Richard McMillan
    • Pooh Bah
    Allen Stewart-Coates
    Allen Stewart-Coates
    • Pish Tush
    Marie Baron
    • Yum Yum
    Karen Wood
    • Pitti Sing
    Karen Skidmore
    • Peep Bo
    Christina James
    • Katisha
    Aggie Cekuta
    • Chorus
    • (uncredited)
    Timothy Cruickshank
    • Chorus
    • (uncredited)
    Elise Dewsberry
    • Chorus
    • (uncredited)
    Glori Gage
    • Chorus
    • (uncredited)
    Allison Grant
    • Chorus
    • (uncredited)
    Debora Joy
    • Chorus
    • (uncredited)
    Avo Kittask
    • Chorus
    • (uncredited)
    John Lawson
    • Acrobat
    • (uncredited)
    Ben Magnin
    • Acrobat
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Norman Campbell
      • Brian Macdonald
    • Writer
      • W.S. Gilbert
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      This is a filmed version of the original 1982 Stratford Festival of Canada production. It was remounted in 1983 and 1984 in Stratford, and toured to the Old Vic in London, the Virginia Theatre on Broadway, and across Canada and the U.S.
    • Connections
      Version of Highlights from The Mikado (1907)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 2, 1983 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • The Town of Titipu
    • Filming locations
      • Stratford, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • CBC Enterprises
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 30m(150 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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