The Mikado (1983)

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.

Released Jan. 2, 1983 141 min 7+

Genres: Comedy, Music, Musical

Keywords: tmdb.satire, tmdb.capital-punishment, tmdb.corrupt-politician, tmdb.operetta, mdblist.imdb-tv-movie, tmdb.delayed-execution, tmdb.japanese-emperor + 3 more, imdb.gilbert-and-sullivan, imdb.operetta, imdb.comic-opera