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The Mikado

7.0(32)19391h 31m1

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
$165K
Box office
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Language
English
  • japan
  • forbidden love
  • musical
  • based on play or musical
  • minstrel
  • whitewashing
  • independent film
  • yellowface

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United Kingdom

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalG1 May 1939
  • United KingdomGB

    • PremiereLondon12 Jan 1939
  • RussiaSU

    • Theatrical4 Feb 1952

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The Mikado was released on 1 May 1939.

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