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The Mikado (1939)

Directed by Victor Schertzinger · 91 min · Romance, Comedy, Music

8.3 TOPICAL score · #5,790 of 6,776 films

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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.

The Mikado (1939, directed by Victor Schertzinger) has a TOPICAL score of 8.3 - ranked 5,790 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on awards and audience, and lowest on historical impact. It won 0 awards from 1 nomination. Audiences: TMDB 7/10 (32 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 8 languages.

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Critics-
Audience35
Awards50
Historical impact6
Lasting engagement12
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Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Martyn Green, Sydney Granville, John Barclay, Kenny Baker

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