The Mikado (1973)
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.
Director: Michael Hayes
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Richard Angas as The Mikado of Japan |
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David Hillman as Nanki-Poo |
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Derek Hammond-Stroud as Ko-Ko |
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Ian Wallace as Pooh-Bah |
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Philip Sommerscales as Pish-Tush |
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Valerie Masterson as Yum-Yum |
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Janet Hughes as Pitti-Sing |
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Sara De Javelin as Peep-Bo |
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Heather Begg as Katisha |
| Directing | Michael Hayes | Director |
| Production | Cedric Messina | Producer |
| Production | Richard Henry | Production Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Odette Barrow | Costume Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Marion Richards | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Bernard Lodge | Graphic Designer |
| Writing | Frank Hatherley | Script Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Amy Roberts | Costume Assistant |
| Writing | William S. Gilbert | Writer |
| Sound | Arthur Sullivan | Original Music Composer |