The Mikado
1939 · 1h 31m · Comedy, Music, Romance · United Kingdom · Rated G (US)
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.
Directed by
Victor SchertzingerWritten by
William S. Gilbert6.3Smart score
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based on play or musicalforbidden loveindependent filmjapanminstrelmusicalwhitewashingyellowface
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