The King and I
The King and I
USA,
1956, 133 min
Directed by:
Walter LangScreenplay:
Ernest LehmanCinematography:
Leon ShamroyCast:
Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson, Terry Saunders, Rex Thompson, Alan Mowbray, Charles Irwin, Maureen Hingert, Carlos Rivas, Evelyn Rudie (more)VOD (1)
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When nineteenth century English schoolteacher Anna Leonowens (Deborah Kerr) is employed by the King of Siam (Yul Brynner) to educate his many children, she takes her son, Louis (Rex Thompson), along to live with her in the royal palace. Anna, a strong-willed woman, soon clashes with the king, who is used to having his every wish adhered to without question. However, Anna's refusal to bow to his will wins his respect and, eventually, his love. (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1957 - Yul Brynner (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1957 - Alfred Newman, Ken Darby (Best Scoring of a Musical Picture)
- 1957 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1957 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 1957 - Best Sound Mixing
- 1957 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1957 - Walter Lang (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1957 - Deborah Kerr (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1957 - Leon Shamroy (Best Cinematography (Color))
Golden Globes
- 1957 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1957 - Deborah Kerr (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1957 - Promoting International Understanding
- 1957 - Yul Brynner (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1956 - Yul Brynner (Best Actor)
- 1956 - Deborah Kerr (Best Actress)
- 1956 - Ernest Lehman (Best Screenplay)