The Mikado
1960, English. Directed by Norman Campbell.
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.
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- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 29 April 1960
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William S. Gilbert
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The Mikado isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 April 1960. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Mikado?
The Mikado (1960) was directed by Norman Campbell and stars Martyn Green, Dennis King, Robert Rounseville.