The Mikado (1987)

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. Performed by Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House in 1987.

Released June 30, 1987 151 min 7+

Genres: Comedy, Music, Musical

Keywords: tmdb.england, tmdb.social-commentary, mdblist.imdb-tv-movie, imdb.opera, imdb.classical, imdb.japan, imdb.live-performance + 7 more, imdb.live-recording, imdb.live-entertainment, imdb.live, imdb.comic-opera, imdb.gilbert-and-sullivan, imdb.operetta, imdb.live-audience