The read
It runs long at 2h 39m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb8/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Oscar Hammerstein IIScreenplay
- Gary HalvorsonDirector
Cast
- Kelli O'HaraAnna Leonowens
- Ken WatanabeThe King of Siam
- Ruthie Ann MilesLady Thiang
- Dean John-WilsonLun Tha
- Na-Yeong JeonTuptim
- Takao OsawaThe Kralahome
- Paul Benedict SarteThe Royal Children
Stills
Themes
forbidden lovemusicalbased on play or musicalyoung lovebroadway musicalschoolteachersiamlive theatrelearning englishfilmed theater