The Mikado (1983): Cast
The Mikado is a 1983 music comedy directed by Norman Campbell and Brian Macdonald, starring Gidon Saks as The Mikado of Japan, Richard McMillan and Allen Stewart-Coates. It runs 2 hours 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 21m (141 min)
- Directors
- Norman Campbell and Brian Macdonald
- Original language
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English - Studio
- CBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mikado About?
The premise of The Mikado without spoilers.
In the tiny town of Titipu, the pompous official Ko‑Ko is forced to take on the dreaded post of executioner with the Mikado’s arrival looming a month away. To meet his deadline, he selects the lovesick Nanki‑Poo as a willing victim. Nanki‑Poo, heartbroken over his unrequited passion for the beautiful Yum‑Yum—who is betrothed to Ko‑Ko—offers to sacrifice himself only if he can spend his final days by her side.
The Mikado Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- gilbert and sullivan
- operetta
- comic opera
The Mikado Cast & Characters
Gidon Saks leads the cast as The Mikado of Japan, with Richard McMillan as Pooh-Bah and Allen Stewart-Coates as Pish-Tush. Directed by Norman Campbell and Brian Macdonald; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Norman Campbell
- Co-director Brian Macdonald
- Gidon Saks as The Mikado of Japan
- Richard McMillan as Pooh-Bah
- Allen Stewart-Coates as Pish-Tush
- Eric Donkin as Ko-Ko
Also Starring in The Mikado
· 5 more- Karen Wood Pitti-Sing
- Henry Ingram Nanki-Poo
- Marie Baron Yum-Yum
- Karen Skidmore Peep-Bo
- Christina James Katisha
More from Norman Campbell and Brian Macdonald
More films directed by Norman Campbell and Brian Macdonald: The Magic Show and Once Upon a Brothers Grimm.
The Mikado Also Known As
Also known as “The Mikado Gilbert and Sullivan 1982 Stratford Shakespeare Festival Production”.
- Also known as
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- The Mikado Gilbert and Sullivan 1982 Stratford Shakespeare Festival Production
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The Mikado FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Mikado, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mikado?
The Mikado runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
When was The Mikado released?
The Mikado was released on January 2, 1983.
Who directed The Mikado?
The Mikado was directed by Norman Campbell and Brian Macdonald.
More films by Norman Campbell Who is in the cast of The Mikado?
The Mikado stars Gidon Saks as The Mikado of Japan, Richard McMillan as Pooh-Bah and Allen Stewart-Coates as Pish-Tush, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Mikado have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mikado has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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