The King and I (1956)

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Released:
1956-06-29

Overview:
Widowed Welsh mother Anna Leonowens becomes a governess and English tutor to the wives and many children of the stubborn King Mongkut of Siam. Anna and the King have a clash of personalities as she works to teach the royal family about the English language, customs and etiquette, and rushes to prepare a party for a group of European diplomats who must change their opinions about the King.

Director:
Walter Lang

Runtime:
2h 13min

Genre:
Romance, History, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Deborah Kerr
    as
    Anna Leonowens
  • Yul Brynner
    as
    King Mongkut of Siam
  • Rita Moreno
    as
    Tuptim
  • Martin Benson
    as
    Kralahome
  • Terry Saunders
    as
    Lady Thiang