Anna and the King
Anna and the King is an epic movie shot entirely in Thailand. It stars Jodie Foster and Chow Yun-Fat and was directed by Andy Tennant. Based on a true story, a previous iteration is called The King and I, which was a Broadway musical and 1956 film.
Fast Facts
- Release date: December 17, 1999
- Director: Andy Tennant
- Screenwriters: Steve Meerson, Peter Krikes
- Producers: Lawrence Bender, Ed Elbert
- Distributor: 20th Century Fox
- MPAA rating: PG-131
- Genres: Action/Adventure, drama, romance, biopic
- Run time: 148 minutes
- Based on the real life story of Anna Leonowens
- U.S. box office: $39,263,4201
Plot Summary
The plot revolves around Anna, a window with a son who goes to what was then called Siam to teach King Mongkut's sons and daughters. In her stay at the king's palace, she becomes involved in his affairs and they find themselves in love with each other.
Cast
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