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. Filmed live from the 1982 Stratford Festival in Ontario.
Ratings
IMDb8.4/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Norman CampbellDirector
- William S. GilbertWriter
- Brian MacdonaldDirector
Cast
- Gidon SaksThe Mikado of Japan
- Henry IngramNanki-Poo
- Eric DonkinKo-Ko
- Richard McMillanPooh-Bah
- Allen Stewart-CoatesPish-Tush
- Marie BaronYum-Yum
- Karen WoodPitti-Sing
- Karen SkidmorePeep-Bo
- Christina JamesKatisha
Stills
Themes
musicalsatirecapital punishmentdelayed executioncorrupt politicianoperettaopera live performancemusical comedyjapanese emperorstratfordcomic opera