The Legend of Suriyothai (2001)

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185 min - Action | Adventure | Drama - 17 August 2001 (Thailand)

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Ratings: 6.5/10 from 1,313 users Metascore: 58/100
Reviews: 47 user | 32 critic | 21 from Metacritic.com

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:
	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
	Ampol Lamppon	...	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

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

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Action | Adventure | Drama | History | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and some nudity See all certifications »

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Sony Pictures Classics [United States] | Add/edit official sites »

Country:

Thailand

Language:

Thai

Release Date:

17 August 2001 (Thailand) See more »

Also Known As:

A Lenda de Suriyothai See more »

Filming Locations:

Thailand

Box Office

Budget:

THB 400,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$600,000 (Thailand) (19 August 2001)

Gross:

$454,255 (USA) (16 November 2003)

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Zoetrope, Prommitr International Production See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

185 min | USA: 142 min

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Trivia

Not long after the death of Suriyothai, Ayuthaya was burnt to the ground by the Burmese. See more »

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

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