The Mikado (1960)

9.0/10 • 60 min • Romance Comedy TV Movie

Overview

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.

Cast

Martyn Green

Dennis King

The Mikado of Japan

Robert Rounseville

Groucho Marx

Stanley Holloway

Pooh-Bah

Helen Traubel

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