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The King and I (1956)

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  • Jun 29, 1956
  • 2h 13m
  • G

7.1/10

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421 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The King and I is a 1956 romance and history film directed by Walter Lang. Its leading cast includes Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner and Rita Moreno. It runs for 2 hours 13 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Time needed
2 hours 13 minutes
Age rating (US)
G
Language
English
Audience signal
7.1/10 from 421 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • Deborah Kerr Anna Leonowens
  • Yul Brynner King Mongkut of Siam
  • Rita Moreno Tuptim
  • Martin Benson Kralahome
  • Terry Saunders Lady Thiang
  • Rex Thompson Louis Leonowens
  • Carlos Rivas Lun Tha
  • Patrick Adiarte Prince Chulalongkorn
  • Alan Mowbray John Hay
  • Geoffrey Toone Edward Ramsay
  • Jadin Wong Amazon (uncredited)
  • Jean Wong Amazon (uncredited)
  • Michiko Iseri Angel (uncredited)
  • Charles Irwin Captain Orton (uncredited)
  • Dale Ishimoto Crewman (uncredited)
  • Marni Nixon Anna Leonowens (singing voice) (uncredited)
  • Diane Gump Dancer (uncredited)
  • Kanna Ishu Dancer (uncredited)

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