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The King and I

  • 19561956
  • GG
  • 2h 13m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner in The King and I (1956)
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BiographyDramaMusical
A widow accepts a job as a live-in governess to the King of Siam's children.A widow accepts a job as a live-in governess to the King of Siam's children.A widow accepts a job as a live-in governess to the King of Siam's children.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
26K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
990
5,523
    • Walter Lang
    • Ernest Lehman(screenplay)
    • Oscar Hammerstein II(book of musical play)
    • Margaret Landon(novel "Anna and the King of Siam")
  • Stars
    • Yul Brynner
    • Deborah Kerr
    • Rita Moreno
    • Walter Lang
    • Ernest Lehman(screenplay)
    • Oscar Hammerstein II(book of musical play)
    • Margaret Landon(novel "Anna and the King of Siam")
  • Stars
    • Yul Brynner
    • Deborah Kerr
    • Rita Moreno
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 113User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 5 Oscars

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    Yul Brynner in The King and I (1956)
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    Top cast

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    Yul Brynner
    Yul Brynner
    • King Mongkut of Siam
    Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr
    • Anna Leonowens
    Rita Moreno
    Rita Moreno
    • Tuptim
    Martin Benson
    Martin Benson
    • Kralahome
    Terry Saunders
    • Lady Thiang
    Rex Thompson
    Rex Thompson
    • Louis Leonowens
    Carlos Rivas
    Carlos Rivas
    • Lun Tha
    Patrick Adiarte
    Patrick Adiarte
    • Prince Chulalongkorn
    Alan Mowbray
    Alan Mowbray
    • Sir John Hay
    Geoffrey Toone
    Geoffrey Toone
    • Sir Edward Ramsay
    Leo Abbey
    • Guard
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Banas
    Robert Banas
    • Keeper of the Dogs - in Play
    • (uncredited)
    Dennis Bonilla
    • Mongkut's Twin Son
    • (uncredited)
    Thomas Bonilla
    • Mongkut's Twin Son
    • (uncredited)
    Jerry Chien
    • Royal Child
    • (uncredited)
    Nancy Chien
    • Royal Child
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Lou Clifford
    • Royal Wife
    • (uncredited)
    Judy Dan
    • Royal Wife
    • (uncredited)
      • Walter Lang
      • Ernest Lehman(screenplay)
      • Oscar Hammerstein II(book of musical play)
      • Margaret Landon(novel "Anna and the King of Siam")
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      In Thailand (previously called Siam), the royal family is held in very high esteem. This film is banned in Thailand due to its historical inaccuracies and the perceived disrespect to the monarchy. The real Prince Chulalongkorn grew up to be an especially good King Chulalongkorn and led the way for modernization, improved relations with the West and instituted many important cultural and social reforms in Thailand. A well-researched book that corrects the many myths of Anna's stated story is "Masked: The Life of Anna Leonowens, Schoolmistress at the Court of Siam," by Alfred Habegger.
    • Goofs
      The map of the world prominently visible in the classroom shows parts of the Arctic and Antarctic regions that hadn't yet been explored or mapped in 1862.
    • Quotes

      King Mongkut of Siam: Et cetera, et cetera, et cetera!

    • Crazy credits
      In the 1991 VHS release, after the "Feature Presentation" card fades to black, at first a film called A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969) starts playing, and it goes up until the start of its opening credits, then you hear someone saying that they put in the wrong film. The film stops, a quick reel change slide is put up, and then the real movie starts.
    • Alternate versions
      In the 1961 rerelease (the 70mm blow-up version), right after the 20th Century Fox logo at the beginning, in place of "A Cinemascope Picture in Cinemascope 55," was "In Grandeur 70" (same background, but the text was huge, streamlined and stretched across the screen in a banner-like curve).
    • Connections
      Featured in Precious Images (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Overture
      (1951) (uncredited)
      Music by Richard Rodgers
      Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
      Performed by the 20th Century-Fox Studio Orchestra Conducted by Alfred Newman

    User reviews113

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    Lively songs, fiery Brynner, very entertaining
    Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner give spirited performances in 'The King and I', a musical adaptation of Margaret Landon's book. Brynner in particular brings an athleticism and intensity to his role which won him an academy award. The two share an unusual chemistry. The film is dated but remains entertaining and ranks among the best musicals of the fifties. The music is very enjoyable with several catchy tunes which are well choreographed. I specially liked "A Puzzlement" and "Shall We Dance". Some parts are a bit corny but the film is still well worth watching.

    Overall 8/10
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    • Feb 25, 2009

    FAQ10

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    • Release date
      • June 29, 1956 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
      • Thai
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    • Filming locations
      • Stage 15, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • 2 hours 13 minutes
      • Color

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