The Gentlemen of Titipu

The Gentlemen of Titipu

Based on the Operetta "The Mikado"

1973 · 49 min · ★ 6.5 · Animation, Music, Family

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.

Directed by Leif Gram · Written by William S. Gilbert

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