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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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Director
Victor Schertzinger
Cast
Martyn Green, Sydney Granville, John Barclay, Kenny Baker, Jean Colin, Gregory Stroud, Constance Willis, Elizabeth Paynter, Kathleen Naylor, Leslie Phillips
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The Mikado
You can stream The Mikado (1939) on Criterion Channel with a subscription.
Director
Victor Schertzinger
Cast
Martyn Green, Sydney Granville, John Barclay, Kenny Baker, Jean Colin, Gregory Stroud, Constance Willis, Elizabeth Paynter, Kathleen Naylor, Leslie Phillips
1 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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The Mikado is streaming on Criterion Channel. Availability last verified April 6, 2026.