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The King and I( 1956)

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More than your eyes have ever seen… More than your heart has ever known!

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Deborah Kerr

      Anna Leonowens

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      Yul Brynner

      King Mongkut of Siam

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      Rita Moreno

      Tuptim

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      Martin Benson

      Kralahome

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      Terry Saunders

      Lady Thiang

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      Rex Thompson

      Louis Leonowens

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      Patrick Adiarte

      Prince Chulalongkorn

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      Alan Mowbray

      Sir John Hay

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      Carlos Rivas

      Lun Tha

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      Geoffrey Toone

      Sir Edward Ramsay

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      Charles Irwin

      Capt. Orton (uncredited)

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      Marni Nixon

      Anna Leonowens (singing voice) (uncredited)

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      Evelyn Rudie

      Royal Child (uncredited)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    4550000.00

    Revenue

    21300000.00

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