This is a great looking film; the beautiful photography (Malaysia not Thailand) is stunning and George Fenton's sympathetic score helps create a stylish setting for this retelling of the story about an English widow - played here by Jodie Foster - who takes up a position as governess to the children (and wives) of King Mongkut of Siam (Chow Yun-Fat). This story departs pretty drastically from the original text and…
Top Cast
Jodie Foster
Anna
Chow Yun-Fat
King Mongkut
Bai Ling
Tuptim
Tom Felton
Louis
Syed Alwi
The Kralahome
Randall Duk Kim
General Alak
Lim Kay Siu
Prince Chowfa
Melissa Campbell
Princess Fa-Ying
Keith Chin
Prince Chulalongkorn
Mano Maniam
Moonshee
Shanthini Venugopal
Beebe
Deanna Yusoff
Lady Thiang
Geoffrey Palmer
Lord John Bradley
Ann Firbank
Lady Bradley
Bill Stewart
Mycroft Kincaid
Sean Ghazi
Khun Phra Balat
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FAQ about Anna and the King
What is Anna and the King about?
The story of the romance between the King of Siam (now Thailand) and the widowed British school teacher Anna Leonowens during the 1860s. Anna teaches the children and becomes romanced by the King. She convinces him that a man can be loved by just one woman.
When was Anna and the King released?
Anna and the King was released in 1999.
What genres does Anna and the King belong to?
Anna and the King is categorised as Drama, Romance, History.
Who stars in Anna and the King?
The cast of Anna and the King includes Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-Fat, Bai Ling, Tom Felton, Syed Alwi.