Anna and the King of Siam
| Release Date: | Jun 1946 |
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| Genre: | Romance / Drama / Biography |
| Awards: | Won 2 Oscars. Another 3 nominations |
| Cast: | Irene Dunne (Anna Owens), Rex Harrison (King Mongkut), Linda Darnell (Tuptim), Lee J. Cobb (Kralahome), Gale Sondergaard (Lady Thiang), Mikhail Rasumny (Alak), Dennis Hoey (Sir Edward), Tito Renaldo (Prince (older)), Richard Lyon (Louis Owens) |
In 1862, young English widow Anna Owens accepts the job of teaching the royal children of Siam. On her arrival in Bangkok, culture clash is immediate. The king respects Anna for standing up to him, though this appalls his courtiers. In due course, she becomes the king's confidant and diplomatic advisor; their relationship endures through many trials.