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.
Release Date | June 29, 1956 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | The King and I | |
Runtime | 2h 13min | |
Budget | $4,550,000 | |
Revenue | $21,300,000 | |
Language | English, Thai, Italian | |
Original Language | English | |
Production Countries | United States of America | |
Production Companies | 20th Century Fox |