The King and I (1956) (DVD #819 [DVD] / / 20th Century Fox ; [presented by] Darryl F. Zanuck ; screenplay by Ernest Lehman ; director of photography, Leon Shamroy ; produced by Charles Brackett ; directed by Walter Lang.
From the musical play based on "Anna and the King of Siam," by Margaret Landon. Rated G. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1956. Issued also as part of the Rodgers & Hammerstein collection. Special features: Disc 1: audio commentary by Richard Barrios and Michael Portantiere; exclusive isolated musical score; songs-only option; singalong karaoke subtitles (English) ; Disc 2: "Anna and the King" TV pilot with commentary by Samantha Eggar; featurettes: "Something wonderful: the story of 'The King and I'"; "The Kings of Broadway"; "The King of the big screen"; "'The King and I' stage version"; "'The King and I' the Royal archives"; "Restoring CinemaScope. Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson, Terry Saunders, Rex Thompson, Carlos Rivas, Patrick Adiarte, Alan Mowbray, Geoffrey Toone.
Summary:
An English governess is hired to teach the King of Siam's children, but challenges the country's traditions during her work.
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