Anna and The King Synopsis & Movie Info

Synopsis

The true story of Anna Leonowens' experiences as a governess to the children of an eccentric Asian king has been adapted into a book of memoirs, a biography, a stage play called Anna and the King of Siam -- which was adapted into a 1946 film, a stage musical called The King and I -- made into both the live-action The King and I (1956)) and the animated The King and I (1999) feature films, and a short-lived 1972 TV series. Now the story is brought to the screen yet again, as Jodie Foster stars as Leonowens, hired by the king of Thailand (Chow Yun-Fat) in the 19th century to help care for his children. The king wants the best for his children, but Anna soon discovers that he is a strong-willed but quixotic leader, and her stay in Thailand becomes a struggle for power with romantic overtones, as they decide who will have authority over the royal youngsters. Anna and the King was directed by Andy Tennant, best known for his 1998 variation on the Cinderella story, Ever After. - Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-Fat, Bai Ling, Tom Felton, Syed Alwi
Theatrical Release Date:
12/17/1999
DVD Release Date:
10/31/2000
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for some intense violent sequences
Run Time:
147 min.
Distributor(s):
Fox
Production Co.:
Fox 2000 Pictures
Director(s):
Andy Tennant
Genre(s):
Drama, Foreign
Themes:
Crowned Heads, Culture Clash, Opposites Attract, Nannies and Caregivers, Servants and Employers, Interracial/Cross-Cultural Romance
Tone:
Lavish, Lyrical, Sweeping, Passionate, Atmospheric
Keywords:
king, child, nanny, Thailand, governess, culture-clash, widow/widower, will [document]
Country of Origin:
USA
Language:
English
Version of / Remake of:
The King and I
Status:
DVD

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