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The King and I (1956)

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.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Deborah KerrDeborah KerrAnna Leonowens
  • Photo of Yul BrynnerYul BrynnerKing Mongkut of Siam
  • Photo of Rita MorenoRita MorenoTuptim
  • Photo of Martin BensonMartin BensonKralahome
  • Photo of Terry SaundersTerry SaundersLady Thiang
  • Photo of Rex ThompsonRex ThompsonLouis Leonowens
  • Photo of Patrick AdiartePatrick AdiartePrince Chulalongkorn
  • Photo of Alan MowbrayAlan MowbraySir John Hay
  • Photo of Carlos RivasCarlos RivasLun Tha
  • Photo of Geoffrey TooneGeoffrey TooneSir Edward Ramsay

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