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| Anna and the King (1999) / Anna and the King of Siam (1946) (Double Take) | 
 enlarge | Directors: Andy Tennant, John Cromwell
Actors: Jodie Foster, Yun-fat Chow, Bai Ling, Tom Felton, Syed Alwi
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Sales Rank: 74442
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Thai (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 275
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
MPN: 2252439
UPC: 024543524397
EAN: 0024543524397
ASIN: B00158K1C8
Theatrical Release Date: December 17, 1999
Release Date: June 10, 2008
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The story of British teacher Anna Leonowens and her sojourn to the court of 19th century Siam has proved irresistible to many generations--as book, movie, or Broadway show. Arguably the most beloved version of the story is the 1946 Fox film Anna and the King of Siam, an elegant and bittersweet drama. Irene Dunne plays the widow Anna, who arrives in Siam in 1862 with her young son in tow. Her ostensible job, to teach the many children of the polygamous King (Rex Harrison, in his first Hollywood picture), soon broadens into an unofficial court advisor. The most amusing sequences in the first half of the picture are the battles of manners between feisty Anna and the intellectually curious but tradition-bound king--a battle that engenders great mutual respect. John Farrow directed, with his customary sympathy for the female heroine and eye for handsome spaces (the film won Oscars for art direction and Arthur Miller's cinematography). The main Asian characters are played by white actors, with Lee J. Cobb especially startling as the prime minister. The affecting story leaves no doubt to why Rodgers and Hammerstein saw the future musical The King and I in the material, and indeed you may find yourself humming "Getting to Know You" or "Something Wonderful" beneath certain scenes. It was remade in 1999 with Jodie Foster as Anna and the King, with more cultural correctness but less charm. --Robert Horton What's a director to do? Andy Tennant's previous film was the highly enjoyable Cinderella romance Ever After, which vanished from theaters and became a video hit. Then Tennant made this gorgeous, nonmusical version of Anna and the King in 1999, and once again felt the sting of box-office failure. Both films deserved better, and this Anna is certain to eventually find the appreciative audience that eluded it in theaters. In many ways, this delightful costume romance transcends the latter-day quaintness of The King and I to offer a more lavish and rewarding version of the story of Anna Leonowens, based on her diaries and first told in Margaret Landon's 1944 novel. In an otherwise admirable performance (although many felt her miscast), Jodie Foster struggles with her Victorian accent as Anna, the grieving widow who arrives in Siam in 1860 with her young son. Having accepted a post as tutor for the many children of the polygamous King Mongkut (Chow Yun-Fat), Anna finds herself drawn to the progressive monarch, whose passions swirl in a turbulent political climate. If the chemistry isn't entirely there, this culture clash still has plenty of regal charm, and Luciana Arrighi's production design is appropriately magnificent. Humor and politics are given equal measure, and Chow Yun-Fat is arguably the most endearing king to date--powerful yet tender, forceful but anguished by the heavier burdens of leadership. Bai Ling's intense performance as the tragic lover Tuptim adds emotional depth to one of the most underrated films of 1999. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description
Anna & The King of SiamThis "magnificent spectacle" with "matchless pageantry" and "frequent moments of high comedy" (Hollywood Reporter) stars Rex Harrison as the King of Siam and Irene Dunne as Anna the charming strong-willed English widow who teaches him how to live in a modern world.Accompanied by her son Anna Owens arrives in Siam to educate the king's harem and his sixty-seven children. She soon discovers there are many obstacles to overcome and it is only through her ingenuity wit and dedication that she is able to continue her work. Slowly she sees the effect of her influence on the court but it is not until the stubborn king realizes he need's Ana's wisdom and guidance that her difficult mission is a success.Anna and The KingAcademy Award winner Jodie Foster and international action star Chow Yun-Fat bring to life the epic true story of a woman who challenged the heart of a king and inspired the destiny of a nation. English school teacher Anna Leonowens has traveled to Siam to educate the fifty-eight children of King Mongkut. If she has preconceived notions about the East the King has similar notions about the West. But amid the danger of growing political unrest their respect for each other slowly turns into something more.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA/CLASSICS UPC: 024543524397 Manufacturer No: 2252439
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