The Mikado(1983)
The Town of Titipu
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. Filmed live from the 1982 Stratford Festival in Ontario.
The Mikado (1983) is a music and comedy film directed by Norman Campbell, released on January 2, 1983 with a runtime of 2h 21m. It stars Gidon Saks, Henry Ingram, Eric Donkin and Richard McMillan. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Campbell
- Writers:
- William S. Gilbert
- Production:
- CBC, Stratford Festival
- Status:
- Released
The Mikado Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Gidon Saks
Gidon Saks
as The Mikado of Japan
- Henry Ingram
Henry Ingram
as Nanki-Poo
- Eric Donkin
Eric Donkin
as Ko-Ko
Richard McMillan
as Pooh-Bah
Allen Stewart-Coates
as Pish-Tush
- Marie Baron
Marie Baron
as Yum-Yum
- Karen Wood
Karen Wood
as Pitti-Sing
- Karen Skidmore
Karen Skidmore
as Peep-Bo
- Christina James
Christina James
as Katisha
Key crew
Directed by Norman Campbell, written by William S. Gilbert.
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The Mikado Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Mikado – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Mikado?
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The main cast of The Mikado (1983) includes Gidon Saks, Henry Ingram, Eric Donkin, Richard McMillan and Allen Stewart-Coates. The film was directed by Norman Campbell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mikado released?
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The Mikado was released on January 2, 1983 and runs for 2h 21m.
Is The Mikado worth watching?
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The Mikado (1983) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.