The King and I

The King and I

  • Director: Walter Lang
  • Writer: Ernest Lehman,Oscar Hammerstein II,Margaret Landon
  • Countries of origin: United States
  • Language: English, Thai
  • Release date: June 29, 1956
  • Aspect ratio: 2.55 : 1
  • Also known as: Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I
  • "The King and I" is a musical drama film directed by Walter Lang and starring Deborah Jane Trimmer and Yul Brynner .
    The film is adapted from the musical of the same name. It tells the story of Anna Leonowens, a British tutor, and Menggut, the king of Siam, who had many conflicts, and finally respected each other, and then collided with the story of emotional sparks   . The film was released in the United States on June 28, 1956.

    Details

    • Release date June 29, 1956
    • Filming locations Stage 16, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies Twentieth Century Fox

    Box office

    Budget

    $4,550,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $21,300,000

    Gross worldwide

    $21,300,415

    Movie reviews

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    • By Carolyne 2022-12-12 20:16:25

      The contradiction in him is his most beautiful weapon.

      After watching <>, I decided to look at a different version after watching Fage's version of <>.

          Due to preconceived notions, I still felt that the king was full of barbarians, angry and rude. Can't compare to Brother Fa's dashing, suave, and resourceful. But at the end of the film, I realized the extraordinary charm of this Oscar winner. His contradictions are his most beautiful weapon. It was his charisma that made Anna a supporting role. This...

    • By Dahlia 2022-12-02 19:13:17

      Missing the splendor in the humble house is much better than Anna and the king.

      I'm not a fan of vintage movies, the king and I is one of the few vintage movies I like. Today CCTV6 shows Anna and the King, which reminds me of my nostalgia for the King and me (although I like Chow Yun-fat, Foster and little Tom).

      The King and I were filmed earlier and the scenes couldn't compare to Ann. Chow Yun-fat is tall and mighty, while Uber is much smaller in comparison. But he also showed the arrogance of the King of Siam at the beginning. The way he swaggered with his...

    • By Elouise 2022-09-21 09:36:20

      Kings must die, ideals live forever

      Oscar winner Uber Lennar is so handsome, I was moved to cry when I saw his dance with Deborah at the end of the film.

      The king must die, so what's the use of such a kind king living in reality?

      His country is facing the aggression of the West, and even if he tries
      his best to rule, he can't resist the powerful cannons of those robbers; he longs for Anna's love, but his and Anna's different values ​​doom the two of them to be impossible to get together...

      not...

    • By Reyes 2022-08-19 04:31:42

      2006 Washington AFI Silver Spring Theater



      2006 Washington AFI Silver Spring Theatre
      2009 UK Bradford Broadscreen Film Festival For the

      first time, I didn't think it was particularly good at the big theater, because I saw an old copy. I drove more than four hours from New York to Washington to watch, and I was speeding all the way. I was ten minutes late, and I didn't even have time to go to the toilet.

      The second time I saw it in the UK, Fox's newly restored film, the whole film flashed a mysterious...

    • By Brennan 2022-05-12 19:01:36

      Creative "Uncle Tom's Cabin"

      Obviously because of the age, the whole movie set looks a bit crude, but this does not affect the amazing creativity in the movie.

      "Uncle Tom's Cabin", a tragedy, how would you perform it?

      In the film, a Thai-style interpretation, so simple, so graceful and light... I

      didn't expect that there could be so many movements silently expressing joy, anger, sadness, and even death
      . I
      never imagined that the snowflakes hanging from the hands of the men in black...

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    • By Palma 2023-09-29 23:00:51

      The story structure is the same as "The Sound of Music", but the background is completely different, it is a magical...

    • By Christina 2023-09-27 00:44:34

      Don't judge an old musical by today's standards....

    • By Aletha 2023-09-18 11:54:13

      It is undeniable that this is a very good song and dance film Yul Brynner's actor deserves his name btw: the song and dance of shall we dance is...

    • By Hillary 2023-08-09 23:46:31

      [Watching the movie in order to supplement the standard] For the heroine, this movie is relatively well-known (on the air). I have seen it and I have watched it, but the impression is not good. I am ready to watch it in high-definition. ——Only remember the bald Uber Lenner... By the way, the remake of Jodie Foster and Chow Yun-Fat "Anna and the King" is only this king has...

    • By Olen 2023-08-06 03:48:15

      The I have dreamed version is still Julie's best. Shall we dance is also here. Getting to know you is also nice. Deborah Kerr dances with the king, oh, it's amazing music, Richard Rogers and Hammerstein and Irving Berlin Gershwin Cole Porter Jerome Kern Glenn Miller, a lot of good songs...

    Movie plot

    Anna Leonowens ( Deborah Jane Trimmer ) , a British governess, travels with her sons to Siam (formerly Thailand ) in 1862 to teach the 58 children of the King ( Yul Brynner ) . The cultural conflict between Anna and the King is only one aspect of their complex relationship. Through Anna, the King understands the essence and connotation of modern Western civilization. At the same time, Anna also realizes how important it is for an...
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    Evaluation action

    The success of The King and I is not only due to the splendid cabaret, luxurious and refined royal style, but also the film's wonderful balance of comedy, tragedy and romance and Yul Brynner's almost mythical Perfect performance. This film continues the form of singing and dancing in musicals. Compared with musicals, the film's comedy is stronger and more entertaining. In terms of character relationship, the setting of Anna as the main...
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    Movie quotes

    • King Mongkut of Siam: [chanting to Buddha before banquet preparations] Help also Mrs. Anna to keep awake for scientific sewing of dresses, even though she be only a woman and a Christian and therefore unworthy of your interest!

      Anna Leonowens: [greatly offended, rising] Your Majesty!

      King Mongkut of Siam: A promise is a promise! Head must not be higher than mine! A promise!

    • Louis: Mother, look! The Prime Minister is naked.

      Anna Leonowens: Oh don't be ridiculous, Louis. He can't be all naked. He's only

      [looks through the telescope]

      Anna Leonowens: ... half naked.

    • Tuptim: Good day, Madam. My name is Tuptim. I already speak English.

      Anna Leonowens: And very nicely, too.