The Mikado
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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.
The Mikado is a film that explores themes of japan, forbidden love, musical. It also touches on based on play or musical and minstrel and whitewashing.
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Victor Schertzinger
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Martyn Green, Sydney Granville, John Barclay, Kenny Baker, Jean Colin, Gregory Stroud, Constance Willis, Elizabeth Paynter, Kathleen Naylor, Leslie Phillips
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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.
The Mikado is a film that explores themes of japan, forbidden love, musical. It also touches on based on play or musical and minstrel and whitewashing.
Director
Victor Schertzinger
Cast
Martyn Green, Sydney Granville, John Barclay, Kenny Baker, Jean Colin, Gregory Stroud, Constance Willis, Elizabeth Paynter, Kathleen Naylor, Leslie Phillips
japan · forbidden love · musical · based on play or musical · minstrel · whitewashing · independent film · yellowface
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