Drama ·Romance ·History · United States of America · 1999 · 2h 28m

Anna and the King

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Director
Andy Tennant
Cast
Jodie Foster as Anna Chow Yun-Fat as King Mongkut Bai Ling as Tuptim Tom Felton as Louis Syed Alwi as The Kralahome Randall Duk Kim as General Alak
Crew
Caleb Deschanel — Director of Photography Roger Bondelli — Editor George Fenton — Original Music Composer Robert Kraft — Original Music Composer Steve Meerson — Screenplay Peter Krikes — Screenplay
Synopsis

The story of the romance between the King of Siam (now Thailand) and the widowed British school teacher Anna Leonowens during the 1860s. Anna teaches the children and becomes romanced by the King. She convinces him that a man can be loved by just one woman.

Trailer Anna and the King — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
daughterdeath penaltycivil warparent child relationshiptraitorthailandpalaceburmabased on true storyteacherroyaltybattle
Key Collaborators
Andy Tennant Director Caleb Deschanel Director of Photography Roger Bondelli Editor George Fenton Original Music Composer Robert Kraft Original Music Composer Steve Meerson Screenplay Peter Krikes Screenplay Anna Leonowens Novel Lawrence Bender Producer Ed Elbert Producer Luciana Arrighi Production Design Jenny Beavan Costume Design
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