The King and I(1956)
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The King and I Synopsis
Widowed Welsh mother Anna Leonowens becomes a governess and English tutor to the wives and many children of the stubborn King Mongkut of Siam. Anna and the King have a clash of personalities as she works to teach the royal family about the English language, customs and etiquette, and rushes to prepare a party for a group of European diplomats who must change their opinions about the King.
The King and I (1956) is a romance, history and drama film directed by Walter Lang, released on June 29, 1956 with a runtime of 2h 13m. It stars Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno and Martin Benson. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 415 ratings.
- Director:
- Walter Lang
- Writers:
- Ernest Lehman, Oscar Hammerstein II, Margaret Landon
- Producers:
- Charles Brackett
- Cinematographer:
- Leon Shamroy
- Composer:
- Alfred Newman
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $4,550,000
- Revenue:
- $21,300,000
- Status:
- Released
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THE KING AND I (1956) TRAILER PRECEDED BY 20TH CENTURY-FOX CINEMASCOPE 55 FANFARE INTRODUCTION
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The King and I Cast & Crew
Main cast
Deborah Kerr
as Anna Leonowens
Yul Brynner
as King Mongkut of Siam
Rita Moreno
as Tuptim
Martin Benson
as Kralahome
Terry Saunders
as Lady Thiang
Rex Thompson
as Louis Leonowens
Carlos Rivas
as Lun Tha
Patrick Adiarte
as Prince Chulalongkorn
Alan Mowbray
as John Hay
Geoffrey Toone
as Edward Ramsay
- Jadin Wong
Jadin Wong
as Amazon (uncredited)
- Jean Wong
Jean Wong
as Amazon (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Walter Lang, written by Ernest Lehman, Oscar Hammerstein II and Margaret Landon, produced by Charles Brackett.
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The King and I Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 415 ratings.
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The King and I – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The King and I online?
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The King and I (1956) is available to stream on BroadwayHD and Broadway HD Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The King and I?
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The main cast of The King and I (1956) includes Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson and Terry Saunders. The film was directed by Walter Lang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The King and I released?
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The King and I was released on June 29, 1956 and runs for 2h 13m.
Is The King and I worth watching?
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The King and I (1956) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 415 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The King and I?
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