The Mikado
"Operetta, Musical"
Originally released in 1987. The Mikado is a romance/comedy film. directed by Peter Robinson. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Eric Idle, Lesley Garrett, and Bonaventura Bottone
Synopsis
Jonathan Miller set his well-known production of The Mikado, staged for the English National Opera, in a British seaside resort of the 1920s. The result, complete with a chorus of gentlemen of Japan as cartoon-like British peers, emphatically underscores the Englishness of the satire. The occasional non sequiturs, like a bunch of gentry dressed for Ascot and singing in Japanese, are loonily fun, and no more absurd than the fantasyland Japan that Gilbert and Sullivan invented. The time frame, though, seems little more than an excuse for a smart black-and-white production design.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1987
39 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Thames Television
- A&E Home Entertainment
- Fremantle Media Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mikado about?
Jonathan Miller set his well-known production of The Mikado, staged for the English National Opera, in a British seaside resort of the 1920s. The result, complete with a chorus of gentlemen of Japa...
Who directed The Mikado?
The Mikado was directed by Peter Robinson.
How long is The Mikado?
The Mikado has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was The Mikado released?
The Mikado was released on January 1, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mikado?
The main cast of The Mikado includes Eric Idle, Lesley Garrett, Bonaventura Bottone, Richard Van Allan, Felicity Palmer.