The Mikado(1939)
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.
The Mikado (1939) is a romance, comedy and music film directed by Victor Schertzinger, released on May 1, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Martyn Green, Sydney Granville, John Barclay and Kenny Baker. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Victor Schertzinger
- Writers:
- William S. Gilbert, William S. Gilbert
- Producers:
- Geoffrey Toye
- Cinematographer:
- Bernard Knowles
- Production:
- General Film Distributors, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
- Budget:
- $165,000
- Status:
- Released
The Mikado (1939) Trailer
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The Mikado Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martyn Green
as Ko-Ko
Sydney Granville
as Pooh-Bah
John Barclay
as The Mikado
Kenny Baker
as Nanki-Poo
- Jean Colin
Jean Colin
as Yum-Yum
Gregory Stroud
as Pish-Tush
- Constance Willis
Constance Willis
as Katisha
- Elizabeth Paynter
Elizabeth Paynter
as Pitti-Sing
- Kathleen Naylor
Kathleen Naylor
as Peep-Bo
Leslie Phillips
as Boy
Key crew
Directed by Victor Schertzinger, written by William S. Gilbert and William S. Gilbert, produced by Geoffrey Toye.
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The Mikado Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 32 ratings.
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The Mikado – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mikado online?
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The Mikado (1939) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Mikado?
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The main cast of The Mikado (1939) includes Martyn Green, Sydney Granville, John Barclay, Kenny Baker and Jean Colin. The film was directed by Victor Schertzinger. 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 May 1, 1939 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Mikado worth watching?
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The Mikado (1939) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Mikado?
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Yes. The official The Mikado trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.