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The Gentlemen of Titipu (1973)

The Gentlemen of Titipu (1973)

Animation Family Music

Based on the Operetta "The Mikado"

Release Date: 1973, June 1
Directors: Leif Gram
Countries: Australia
Production: Air Programs International (API)
Cast: Ian Wilson, Michael Long, Ron Haddrick, Ross Higgins, Alistair Duncan, Owen Weingott, Olivia Hamnett, Norm Erskine, Bunney Brooke, Katina Comino, Anna Russell, Mary Jane Boyd

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.

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