The Mikado (1960)

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. Part of 'The Bell Telephone Hour' on NBC.

Released

1960-04-29

Genres

Romance, Comedy, TV Movie

Runtime

60 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Norman Campbell

TMDB rating

9.0/10 from 1 votes