The Gentlemen of Titipu

Jun 1, 1973

0h 49m

★ 5.0

Based on the Operetta "The Mikado"

Overview

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.

Genres

Animation

Music

Family

Production Companies

Air Programs International (API)

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Cast

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Ron Haddrick

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Ross Higgins

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Katina Comino

Lady Katisha (voice)

Anna Russell

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Bunney Brooke

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Alistair Duncan

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Owen Weingott

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Olivia Hamnett

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Michael Long

(voice)

Mary Jane Boyd

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Brian Davies

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Neil Williams

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