
The King and I
The King and I
Release: 1956-06-29·Runtime: 133m·★ 7.1
RomanceHistoryDrama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Cast
Yul Brynneras King Mongkut of Siam
Rita Morenoas Tuptim
Martin Bensonas Kralahome
Terry Saundersas Lady Thiang
Patrick Adiarteas Prince Chulalongkorn
Carlos Rivasas Lun Tha
Evelyn Rudieas Royal Child (uncredited)
Deborah Kerras Anna Leonowens
Rex Thompsonas Louis Leonowens
Alan Mowbrayas Sir John Hay
Geoffrey Tooneas Sir Edward Ramsay
Marni Nixonas Anna Leonowens (singing voice) (uncredited)Crew
" />Oscar Hammerstein IIMusical, Lyricist, Book
" />John DeCuirArt Direction
" />Alfred NewmanOriginal Music Composer
" />Walter LangDirector
" />Charles BrackettProducer
" />Richard RodgersSongs, Original Music Composer
" />Leon ShamroyDirector of Photography
" />Ernest LehmanScreenplay
" />Irene SharaffCostume Design