TMDb Rating
8.5/10
2 verified votes
The Mikado (1996)
MusicComedy
150 min
"The Legend continues as the Pirates Do..."
Plot Summary
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.
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MusicComedyCraig SchaeferJon EnglishDerek Metzger1996
Director
Craig Schaefer
Top Cast
Jon EnglishDerek MetzgerDrew ForsytheBev SheanTerri Crouch
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