The Cool Mikado
1963, English. Directed by Michael Winner.
In this musical, the Gilbert and Sullivan classic is updated and set in post-war Japan. This time, the trouble begins when a soldier, the son of a Yankee judge, falls in love with a Japanese girl. This enrages her Yakuza fiancé who kidnaps him.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Michael WinnerDirector
- Frankie HowerdKo-Ko Flintridge
- Stubby KayeJudge Herbert Mikado / Charlie Hotfleisch
- Mike WintersMike
- Bernie WintersBernie
- Tommy CooperPooh-Bah, Private Detective
- Dennis PriceRonald Fortescue
- Jacqueline JonesKatie Shaw
- Kevin ScottHank Mikado
- Jill Mai MeredithYum-Yum
- Lionel BlairNanki
- Pete MurrayCast
- Tsai ChinCast
Details
- Released
- 7 January 1963
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Michael Winner, William S. Gilbert
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How long is The Cool Mikado?
The Cool Mikado runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
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Which OTT platform is The Cool Mikado on?
The Cool Mikado isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 January 1963. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cool Mikado?
If you liked The Cool Mikado, try Animal Crackers, Ziegfeld Follies, Pitch Perfect 3.
Who directed The Cool Mikado?
The Cool Mikado (1963) was directed by Michael Winner and stars Frankie Howerd, Stubby Kaye, Mike Winters.