The Gentlemen of Titipu (1973)
Based on the Operetta "The Mikado"
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: Leif Gram
Genre: Animation, Music, Family
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: June 1, 1973
Cast
- Ron Haddrick - (voice)
- Ross Higgins - (voice)
- Katina Comino - (voice)
- Anna Russell - Lady Katisha (voice)
- Bunney Brooke - (voice)
- Alistair Duncan - (voice)
- Owen Weingott - (voice)
- Olivia Hamnett - (voice)
- Michael Long - (voice)
- Mary Jane Boyd - (voice)
Screenplay
- John Palmer (Adaptation)
- Chris Cuddington (Storyboard)
- William S. Gilbert (Story)
Music: Arthur Sullivan
Production: Air Programs International (API)
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on play or musical
More Films by Director: Leif Gram
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gentlemen of Titipu 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 directed The Gentlemen of Titipu?
- The Gentlemen of Titipu was directed by Leif Gram.
- Who stars in The Gentlemen of Titipu?
- The Gentlemen of Titipu stars Ron Haddrick, Ross Higgins, Katina Comino, Anna Russell, Bunney Brooke, Alistair Duncan.
- How long is The Gentlemen of Titipu?
- The Gentlemen of Titipu has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is The Gentlemen of Titipu?
- The Gentlemen of Titipu is a Animation, Music, Family film.
- Where was The Gentlemen of Titipu produced?
- The Gentlemen of Titipu was produced in Australia.