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The King and I ★★★★

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on BBC Two England

Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. The arrival of strong-willed teacher Anna Leonowens at the court of Siam arouses lively curiosity. Anna's task is to teach western manners and the English language to the royal household, but the all-powerful king is not used to having his decisions questioned. Widescreen. Review page 40. Eliza. Yurik
Director Walter Lang (1956. U) (S) (W)

Contributors

Unknown:
Anna Leonowens
Director:
Walter Lang
Anna Leonowens:
Deborah Kerr
The King:
Yul Brynner
Tuptim:
Rita Moreno
Kralahome:
Martin Benson
LadyThiang:
Terry Saunders
Louis Leonowens:
Rex Thompson
Lun Tha:
Carlos Rivas
Chulalongkorn:
Patrick Adiarti
British ambassador:
Alan Mowbrai
Ramsay:
Geoffrey Toon
Simon Legree:
Marion Jin
Keeper of the dogs:
Robert Bans
Source: Radio Times

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