The Mikado (1996)

8.7/10 • 150 min • Music Comedy

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. Esgee Productions' live taping starring Australian singer-songwriter Jon English.

Cast

Jon English

Drew Forsythe

Ko-Ko

Georgia Duder-Wood

Pitti Sing

David Gould

The Mikado of Japan

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