Directed by:
John CromwellCinematography:
Arthur C. MillerComposer:
Bernard HerrmannCast:
Irene Dunne, Rex Harrison, Linda Darnell, Lee J. Cobb, Gale Sondergaard, Mikhail Rasumny, Dennis Hoey, Laurette Luez, Addison Richards, Ben Welden (more)Plots(1)
Rex Harrison stars as the King of Siam and Irene Dunne as Anna, the charming, strong-willed English widow who teaches him how to live in a modern world. Accompanied by her son, Anna Owens arrives in Siam to educate the king's harem and his sixty-seven children. She soon discovers there are many obstacles to overcome and it is only through her ingenuity, wit and dedication that she is able to continue her work. Slowly, she sees the effect of her influence on the court, but it is not until the stubborn king realizes he need's Ana's wisdom and guidance that her difficult mission is a success. (official distributor synopsis)
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Opposites attract, so a teacher and the King of Siam can find their way to each other. She's quite a determined woman who won't stand for anything, but she's also kind and good-hearted. He's a sexist asshole, but he's trying to run his country as best he can while being heavily influenced by tradition. It's not a classic romance, but it's a nice, human story that will probably be better known in The King and I version.
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