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Poster for The Mikado

The Mikado

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1983 | 141 min | Music, Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Blazing Saddles, start here.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Breezy, at 2 hr 21 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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. Filmed live from the 1982 Stratford Festival in Ontario.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 180K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Norman Campbell, Brian Macdonald

  • Gidon SaksThe Mikado of Japan
  • Henry IngramNanki-Poo
  • Eric DonkinKo-Ko
  • Richard McMillanPooh-Bah
  • Allen Stewart-CoatesPish-Tush
  • Marie BaronYum-Yum
  • Karen WoodPitti-Sing
  • Karen SkidmorePeep-Bo
  • Christina JamesKatisha