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

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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.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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Queen Suriyothai
Sarunyu Wongkrachang ...
King Mahachakrepat (Prince Thienraja)
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Lord Pirenthorathep
Johnny Anfone ...
Lord Warawongsa
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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
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Akrachaya (as Thongwiset Wannasa)
Ronrittichai Khanket ...
King of Prae
Saharath Sangkapreecha ...
Lord Buyinnaung (as Saharath Sangkapricha)
Varuth Waratham ...
Lord Sihatu
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King Tabinshwehti
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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. Written by AvidDark <jdh@g33k.net>

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queen | invasion | thailand | king | civil war | See more »

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


Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and some nudity | See all certifications »
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Release Date:

17 August 2001 (Thailand)  »

Also Known As:

Francis Ford Coppola Presents: The Legend of Suriyothai  »

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Box Office

Budget:

THB 400,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

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

Gross:

$454,255 (USA) (14 November 2003)
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1.85 : 1
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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. See more »

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so beautiful
2 June 2002 | by (Bangkok , Thailand) – See all my reviews



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


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