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Anna and the King
- Original title
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Anna and the King
- Year
- 1999
- Running time
- 147 min.
- Country
United States
- Director
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- Screenwriter
Steve Meerson, Peter Krikes (Book: Anna Leonowens)
- Music
George Fenton
- Cinematography
Caleb Deschanel
- Cast
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Jodie Foster, Bai Ling, Chow Yun-Fat, Tom Felton, Randall Duk Kim, Keith Chin, Deanna Yusoff, Melissa Campbell, Geoffrey Palmer, Kay Siu Lim, Ann Firbank
- Producer
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Fox 2000 Pictures, Lawrence Bender
- Genre
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Romance. Drama. Adventure | Romantic Drama. 19th Century. Based On A True Story. Remake
- Synopsis / Plot
- This is the story of Anna Leonowens, the English schoolteacher who came to Siam in the 1860s to teach the children of King Mongkut. She becomes involved in his affairs, from the tragic plight of a young concubine to trying to forge an alliance with Britain to a war with Burma that is orchestrated by Britain. In the meantime, a subtle romance develops between them.
- Awards
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1999: 2 Nominations for Oscar: Best Art Direction, Costume Design
1999: 2 Nominations for Golden Globe: Best Song, Original Soundtrack
- Critics' reviews
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"It is pleasant, occasionally amusing -- and often dull."
Andy Seiler: USA Today
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