THE MIKADO (1939) Trailer - The Criterion Collection
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Description
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.
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Release Date1939
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Runtime1 hr 31 min
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Languageen
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Rating6.6 (30)
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Genres
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DirectorVictor Schertzinger
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CastMartyn GreenSydney GranvilleJohn BarclayKenny BakerJean ColinGregory StroudConstance WillisElizabeth PaynterKathleen NaylorLeslie Phillips
