The Mikado
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. Part of 'The Bell Telephone Hour' on NBC.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Campbell
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Gilbert, Martyn Green
- Original Score
- Arthur Sullivan
- Original Title
- The Mikado
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc., NBC Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Campbell
William S. Gilbert, Martyn Green
Arthur Sullivan
Martyn Green
Department Leadership Roster
William S. Gilbert
Writer
Arthur Sullivan
Original Music Composer
Norman Campbell
Director
Martyn Green
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mikado
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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. Part of 'The Bell Telephone Hour' on NBC.
Who directed The Mikado?
The Mikado was directed by Norman Campbell.
Who stars in The Mikado?
The principal cast of The Mikado includes Martyn Green, Dennis King, Robert Rounseville, Groucho Marx, Stanley Holloway.
When was The Mikado released and how long is it?
The Mikado was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mikado?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mikado was composed by Arthur Sullivan.