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1956 · 133 min · G

The King and I

Directed by Walter Lang · Romance, History, Drama

The King and I (1956) is a Romance film, directed by Walter Lang set in Bangkok during the 1800s. It runs 133 minutes and is rated G.

Themes of freedom & oppression run throughout.

Composer
Alfred NewmanRichard Rodgers
Cinematography
Leon Shamroy
Cast
Deborah KerrYul BrynnerRita MorenoMartin BensonTerry SaundersRex ThompsonCarlos RivasPatrick Adiarte

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Setting
When

Premise & themes

Tone
HopefulMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
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