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Anna and the King (1999) 6.5
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6.5/10 from 23,450 users
Metascore: 56/100
Reviews: 210 user | 91 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com The story of the romance between the King of Siam and the widowed British schoolteacher Anna Leonowens during the 1860's. Director:Andy Tennant |
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Cast
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| Yun-Fat Chow | ... |
King Mongkut
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Syed Alwi | ... |
The Kralahome, Prime Minister
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Kay Siu Lim | ... |
Prince Chowfa, King Mongkut's Brother
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Melissa Campbell | ... | |
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Keith Chin | ... | |
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Mano Maniam | ... |
Moonshee, Leonowens' Indian Servant
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Shanthini Venugopal | ... |
Beebe, Leonowens' Indian Servant
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Lady Thiang, Head Wife
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Lord John Bradley
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Ann Firbank | ... |
Lady Bradley
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Bill Stewart | ... |
Mycroft Kincaid, East India Trading Co.
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This is the story of Anna Leonowens, the English schoolteacher who came to Siam in the 1860s to teach the children of King Mongkut. She becomes involved in his affairs, from the tragic plight of a young concubine to trying to forge an alliance with Britain to a war with Burma that is orchestrated by Britain. In the meantime, a subtle romance develops between them. Written by Tommy Peter
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Rated PG-13 for some intense violent sequences | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
17 December 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$75,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£317,621 (UK) (17 December 1999)Gross:
$39,251,128 (USA) (7 April 2000)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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King Chulalongkorn: She was the first English woman I had ever met. And it seemed to me she knew more about the world than anyone. But it was a world Siam was afraid would consume them. The monsoon winds had whispered her arrival like a coming storm. Some welcomed the rain, but others feared a raging flood. Still she came, unaware of the suspicion that preceded her. But it wasn't until years later, that I began to appreciate how brave she was, and how alone she must have felt. An English woman. The ...
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The real King Rama IV, the King referred to in this movie by his given name of Mongkut, is the great-grandfather of the present King of Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, known formally as King Rama IX. See more »Goofs
The King's favorite daughter, Princess Fa-Ying (Melissa Campbell), dies of cholera. Yet she appears after her death with the rest of the royal family briefly aboard the royal steamboat as the King attempts to take the royal family to safety from the insurgents marching toward the palace. Then, after the ship lands, the King and family pray at a shrine to Buddha, and Princess Fa-Ying is again seen with the rest of the children as the insurgents approach from the other side of the river. See more »Quotes
[first lines]King Chulalongkorn: She was the first English woman I had ever met. And it seemed to me she knew more about the world than anyone. But it was a world Siam was afraid would consume them. The monsoon winds had whispered her arrival like a coming storm. Some welcomed the rain, but others feared a raging flood. Still she came, unaware of the suspicion that preceded her. But it wasn't until years later, that I began to appreciate how brave she was, and how alone she must have felt. An English woman. The ...
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Going in I had expected a solid performance by Jodie Foster and some nicely photographed scenes; what I got was much more. Chow Yun-Fat commands the viewers' attention whenever he is on the screen, fairly radiating a regal and aloof presence. There is a palpable chemistry between Jodie and Chow, something not seen in the actresses films since she squared off with Anthony Hopkins' Lecter. The script is solid and generally well-paced. Keen attention is paid to the dialog and interplay between the principals and the secondary characters, too. That they didn't actually film in Thailand, but in Malaysia never shows on the screen. The photography and costumes should be automatic nominees for Oscar. For that matter, both Jodie and Chow could comfortably fit in their respective nominee lists for Best Actor and Best Actress. Overall, a wonderful film and I'm really looking forward to the DVD in June!