The Mikado
Originally released in 1939. The Mikado is a romance/comedy film. directed by Victor Schertzinger.
Starring Martyn Green, Sydney Granville, and John Barclay
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (30 votes)
Budget
$165K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $165,000
Production Companies
- General Film Distributors
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mikado about?
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 sui...
Who directed The Mikado?
The Mikado was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
How long is The Mikado?
The Mikado has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Mikado released?
The Mikado was released on May 1, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mikado?
The main cast of The Mikado includes Martyn Green, Sydney Granville, John Barclay, Kenny Baker, Jean Colin.