The King and I

(1956)Directed by Walter Lang133 min · GRomance, History, Drama
More than your eyes have ever seen… More than your heart has ever known!

Widowed Welsh mother Anna Leonowens 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.

Deborah Kerras Anna Leonowens
Yul Brynneras King Mongkut of Siam
Rita Morenoas Tuptim
Martin Bensonas Kralahome
Terry Saundersas Lady Thiang
Rex Thompsonas Louis Leonowens
Carlos Rivasas Lun Tha
Patrick Adiarteas Prince Chulalongkorn
Alan Mowbrayas Sir John Hay
Geoffrey Tooneas Sir Edward Ramsay
Leo Abbeyas Guard (uncredited)
Robert Banasas Keeper of the Dogs (uncredited)
Dennis Bonillaas Mongkut's Twin Son (uncredited)
Thomas Bonillaas Mongkut's Twin Son (uncredited)
Jerry Chienas Royal Child (uncredited)
Nancy Chienas Royal Child (uncredited)
Mary Lou Cliffordas Royal Wife (uncredited)
Judy Danas Royal Wife (uncredited)
Gemze De Lappeas Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Amir Farras Sailor (uncredited)
Henry Fongas Guard (uncredited)
Margaret Fukudaas Royal Wife (uncredited)
Yvonne Garosinas Royal Child (uncredited)
Diane Gumpas Dancer (uncredited)