The Cool Mikado
Synopsis
In this musical, the Gilbert and Sullivan classic is updated and set in post-war Japan. This time, the trouble begins when a soldier, the son of a Yankee judge, falls in love with a Japanese girl. This enrages her Yakuza fiancé who kidnaps him.
Top Cast
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Frankie Howerd
Ko-Ko Flintridge
Stubby Kaye
Judge Herbert Mikado / Charlie Hotfleisch
Mike Winters
Mike
Bernie Winters
Bernie
Tommy Cooper
Pooh-Bah, Private Detective
Dennis Price
Ronald Fortescue
Jacqueline Jones
Katie Shaw
Kevin Scott
Hank Mikado
Jill Mai Meredith
Yum-Yum
Lionel Blair
Nanki
Pete Murray
Tsai Chin
Glen Mason
Al Mulder
Dermot Walsh
Carole Shelley
C. Denier Warren
Murray Kash
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winner
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Winner
- Original Title
- The Cool Mikado
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winner
Michael Winner, Maurice Browning, William S. Gilbert
Dennis Ayling, Martin Curtis
Frank Gilpin
Harold Baim
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Winner
Director
Michael Winner
Screenplay
Harold Baim
Producer
Dennis Ayling
Director of Photography
Martin Curtis
Director of Photography
Frank Gilpin
Editor
Derek Barrington
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cool Mikado
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cool Mikado about?
In this musical, the Gilbert and Sullivan classic is updated and set in post-war Japan. This time, the trouble begins when a soldier, the son of a Yankee judge, falls in love with a Japanese girl. This enrages her Yakuza fiancé who kidnaps him.
Who directed The Cool Mikado?
The Cool Mikado was directed by Michael Winner.
Who stars in The Cool Mikado?
The principal cast of The Cool Mikado includes Frankie Howerd, Stubby Kaye, Mike Winters, Bernie Winters, Tommy Cooper.
When was The Cool Mikado released and how long is it?
The Cool Mikado was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.