The Legend of Suriyothai (2001)
"Suriyothai" (original title)

During the 16th century, as Thailand contends with both a civil war and Burmese invasion, a beautiful princess rises up to help protect the glory of the Kingdom of Ayothaya. Based on the life of Queen Suriyothai.

Director:

Chatrichalerm Yukol

Writers:

Sunait Chutintaranond, Chatrichalerm Yukol (screenplay)

Stars:

M.L. Piyapas Bhirombhakdi, Sarunyu Wongkrachang, Chatchai Plengpanich

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
M.L. Piyapas Bhirombhakdi	...	Queen Suriyothai
Sarunyu Wongkrachang	...	King Mahachakrepat (Prince Thienraja)
Chatchai Plengpanich	...	Lord Pirenthorathep
Johnny Anfone	...	Lord Warawongsa
Mai Charoenpura	...	Lady Srisudachan
Sinjai Plengpanit	...	Lady Srichulalak (as Sinjai Plengpanich)
Sorapong Chatree	...	Captain Rajseneha
Amphol Lumpoon	...	Lord Intrathep (as Ampol Lampoon)
Supakorn Kitsuwon	...	Sir Sriyod (as Suppakorn Kitsuwan)
Penpak Sirikul	...	Queen Jiraprapa
Wannasa Thongviset	...	Akrachaya (as Thongwiset Wannasa)
Ronrittichai Khanket	...	King of Prae
Saharath Sangkapreecha	...	Lord Buyinnaung (as Saharath Sangkapricha)
Varuth Waratham	...	Lord Sihatu
Suphakit Tangthatswasd	...	King Tabinshwehti

Storyline

The film describes historical events in the life of the heroine, Suriyothai, the queen of King Mahachakrapat. from the age of 15, ranging from love and attachment, royal wedding, resettlement in the capital, court life, intrigues, and sustenance of royal dignity.

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Plot Keywords:

queen | invasion | thailand | king | civil war | 

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Taglines:

Siam. 1528. A woman warrior changed the course of history.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | History | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and some nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Pictures Classics [us]

Country:

Thailand

Language:

Thai

Release Date:

17 August 2001 (Thailand)

Also Known As:

Francis Ford Coppola Presents: The Legend of Suriyothai

Filming Locations:

Thailand

Box Office

Budget:

THB 400,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$45,904 (USA) (20 June 2003)

Gross:

$454,255 (USA) (14 November 2003)

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Zoetrope, Prommitr International Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

185 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The little boy-king in the movie is killed by hitting. This is because of a belief in ancient Thailand that the blood of a king or any royalties must never hit the earth. Therefore, they must be beaten to death by a club.

User Reviews

so beautiful

I wanna say I like this picture because in thailand it's not quite usually that people would have a chance to see a beautiful movie that made by or produced by thai film makers maybe because in thailand the industry of making the motion pictures is not popular, thai people like to see thai series on TV and hollywood movies , I like this picture in many things and the costumes are so beautiful , I think someday there will be another thai filmmaker produce the movie about the thai history in the age of king Narai Maharacha in the 17th century becauise I like the history in that age and i just get a little hope