The Mikado
1996, English. Directed by Craig Schaefer & Peter Butler.
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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. Esgee Productions' live taping starring Australian singer-songwriter Jon English.
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 June 1996
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- William S. Gilbert
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The Mikado runs 150 minutes (2h 30m).
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The Mikado isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 June 1996. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Mikado?
The Mikado (1996) was directed by Craig Schaefer and Peter Butler and stars Jon English, Derek Metzger, Drew Forsythe.