The Mikado
“The Town of Titipu”
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Campbell, Brian Macdonald
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Gilbert
- Original Title
- The Mikado
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Studios
- CBC, Stratford Festival
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Campbell, Brian Macdonald
William S. Gilbert
Department Leadership Roster
William S. Gilbert
Writer
Norman Campbell
Director
Brian Macdonald
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is The Mikado about?
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.
Who directed The Mikado?
The Mikado was directed by Norman Campbell, Brian Macdonald.
Who stars in The Mikado?
The principal cast of The Mikado includes Gidon Saks, Henry Ingram, Eric Donkin, Richard McMillan, Allen Stewart-Coates.
When was The Mikado released and how long is it?
The Mikado was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mikado?
The Mikado holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).