The King and I (1956)

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.

Directed by: Walter Lang

Cast: Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson, Terry Saunders, Rex Thompson, Patrick Adiarte, Alan Mowbray, Carlos Rivas, Geoffrey Toone, Charles Irwin, Marni Nixon

Genres: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History, Music

Rating: 7.4/10

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