The Mikado (1973): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1973 · Film · ★ 9

The Mikado poster

Released in 1973, The Mikado is a liebesfilm and komödie film directed by Michael Hayes, running about 125 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. The Mikado stars Richard Angas as The Mikado of Japan, David Hillman as Nanki-Poo, Derek Hammond-Stroud as Ko-Ko and Ian Wallace as Pooh-Bah, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Mikado sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mikado page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Mikado tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name. - Gestern, heute und für immer, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge - Wer zuerst kommt, kriegt die Braut and Cinema Paradiso.

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Where can I watch The Mikado (1973)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mikado change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Mikado worth watching?
The Mikado holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy liebesfilm and komödie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Mikado?
The Mikado stars Richard Angas, David Hillman, Derek Hammond-Stroud, Ian Wallace and Philip Sommerscales.
When was The Mikado released?
The Mikado was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.