The Mikado
1973, English. Directed by Michael Hayes.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 28 December 1973
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- William S. Gilbert
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The Mikado runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
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The Mikado isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 December 1973. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Mikado?
The Mikado (1973) was directed by Michael Hayes and stars Richard Angas, David Hillman, Derek Hammond-Stroud.