Anna and the King of Siam (1946): Cast & Plot
Anna and the King of Siam is a 1946 romantic drama directed by John Cromwell, starring Irene Dunne as Anna Owens, Richard Lyon and Rex Harrison. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Anna and the King of Siam About?
The premise of Anna and the King of Siam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1862, a young Englishwoman becomes royal tutor in Siam and befriends the King.
Anna and the King of Siam Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- burned at the stake
- 1860s
- king
- siam
- royal tutor
- thailand
- 19th century
- forbidden love
- monarchy
- schoolteacher
- royalty
- based on novel
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- based on book
- forename in title
- period drama
- title in title
- bangkok thailand
- wharf
- female teacher
- mother son relationship
- single parent
- elephant
- prime minister
- governess
- curtsey
- home
- reference to abraham lincoln
- state dinner
- runaway wife
- tree wallpaper
- horse riding accident
- british consulate
- french consulate
- adviser
- united states consulate
- pocket knife
- prince
- prologue
- death of king
- bare chested man
- character names as title
- child
- dancer
- harrison and darnell
- young
- remade
- year 1862
- caucasian actor plays an asian character
- widow
- male female relationship
Anna and the King of Siam Cast & Characters
Irene Dunne leads the cast as Anna Owens, with Richard Lyon as Louis Owens and Rex Harrison as King Mongkut. Directed by John Cromwell; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Cromwell
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Irene Dunne as Anna Owens - Richard Lyon as Louis Owens
- Rex Harrison as King Mongkut
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Lee J. Cobb as Kralahome
Also Starring in Anna and the King of Siam
· 8 more- Linda Darnell Tuptim
- John Abbott Phya Phrom
- Gale Sondergaard Lady Thiang
- Tito Renaldo Prince Chulalongkorn (as a boy)
- Dennis Hoey Sir Edward
- Mikhail Rasumny Alak
- Laurette Luez Wife of King
- Yvonne Rob
Anna and the King of Siam Plot Summary
What happens in Anna and the King of Siam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1862, Anna Owens arrives in Bangkok with her son Louis to serve as a tutor for the children of King Mongkut. Her journey begins with the King sending her an invitation to Siam, promising that she would be granted her own house away from the palace. However, upon her arrival, the Kralahome ([Lee J. Cobb]) informs her that she must initially stay in the harem, which she politely resists, insisting on her right to a separate residence and her desire to establish her school.
Full summary
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Anna and the King of Siam Trailers & Videos
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Anna and the King of Siam FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Anna and the King of Siam, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Anna and the King of Siam?
Anna and the King of Siam runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was Anna and the King of Siam released?
Anna and the King of Siam was released on August 11, 1946.
Who directed Anna and the King of Siam?
Anna and the King of Siam was directed by John Cromwell.
More films by John Cromwell Who is in the cast of Anna and the King of Siam?
Anna and the King of Siam stars Irene Dunne as Anna Owens, Richard Lyon as Louis Owens and Rex Harrison as King Mongkut, among 12 credited actors.
Does Anna and the King of Siam have a post-credit scene?
No. Anna and the King of Siam has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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