The King and I
Widowed Welsh mother Anna Loenowens 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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The King and I
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 29, 1956
Runtime
2h 13m
Genres
Music, Romance, History
User Score
71%
Original Title
The King and I
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
Director
Walter Lang
Budget
$4,550,000
Revenue
$21,300,000
Description
Widowed Welsh mother Anna Loenowens 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.