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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
20th Century Studios
Based on
The King and I, Anna and the King of Siam
Awards
Academy Award for Best Actor, Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Color, Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color, Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score, Academy Award for Best Sound, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Thailand
Trailer
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Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 1993 generic
- Academy Awards 1957 academy_award
- Directors Guild of America 1957 generic
- National Board of Review 1956 generic
Titles
| Original title | The King and I | |
| Québec French title | Le Roi et moi |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The King And I - Richard Rodgers (1956) | 54 releases, 1956-2017: Capitol Pops, Capitol Records, Real Gone Music Company, World Record Club |
| 7" vinyl | The King And I - Richard Rodgers (1956) | 2 releases, 1956: Capitol Records |
| 7" vinyl | The King And I - Richard Rodgers (1957) | 1 release, 1957: Capitol Records |
| 7" vinyl | The King And I (1957) | 1 release: Capitol Records |
| 7" vinyl | The King And I - Richard Rodgers (1957) | 7 releases, 1957: Capitol Records |
| CD | The King And I - Richard Rodgers (1956) | 9 releases, 1987-2017: Angel Records, ASWAS, Broadway Angel, Calle Mayor (+2 more) |
| Cassette | The King And I - Richard Rodgers (1956) | 11 releases, 1978-1994: Belter, Capitol Records, CEMA Special Markets, World Cassette Club |
| Reel-to-reel | The King And I - Richard Rodgers (1956) | 3 releases, 1958-1960: Capitol Records |
| Reel-to-reel | The King And I - Richard Rodgers (1970) | 1 release, 1970: Capitol Records |
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
