
The Mikado (1973)
2h 5m | PG-13
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.
Director: Michael Hayes
Studio: BBC
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Video: 720p
Cast

Richard Angas
as The Mikado of Japan

David Hillman
as Nanki-Poo

Derek Hammond-Stroud
as Ko-Ko

Ian Wallace
as Pooh-Bah

Philip Sommerscales
as Pish-Tush

Valerie Masterson
as Yum-Yum