The King and I (1999)
Traveling to the exotic kingdom of Siam, English schoolteacher Anna Leonowens soon discovers that her most difficult challenge is the stubborn, imperious King himself.
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Director:
Richard RichWriters:
Oscar Hammerstein II (adapted from the musical by), Arthur Rankin Jr. (conceived and adapted for animation), Peter Bakalian (screenplay), Jacqueline Feather (screenplay), David Seidler (screenplay), Brian Nissen (additional dialogue)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
An animated adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Oklahoma" was canceled after this film flopped commercially and critically.
Quotes
The King of Siam:
Someday, you too will know everything.
Prince Chululongkorn:
When do I know that I know everything?
The King of Siam:
When you are king.
Goofs
When the king crashes the balloon, Anna is wearing gloves. When she touches his face moments later, she does it with a bare hand. Then she's wearing gloves again.
Soundtracks
Getting To Know YouMusic by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Arranged by William Kidd
Performed by Christiane Noll, Emma Stevenson-Blythe, Beau Bruder, Benjamin Fox, Caillegh Harper, Andrew Harper, and Tamara Rusque
Storyline
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Genres
Animation | Family | Fantasy | MusicalDetails
Release Date:
19 March 1999Language
English
Country of Origin
USABox Office
Budget:
$25,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$4,007,565 (USA) (21 March 1999)
Gross:
$11,956,538 (USA) (30 May 1999)
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