Anna and the King of Siam
Synopsis
In 1862, a young Englishwoman becomes royal tutor in Siam and befriends the King.
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Anna and the King of Siam
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 2, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Talbot Jennings, Sally Benson
- Original Score
- Bernard Herrmann
- Original Title
- Anna and the King of Siam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cromwell
Talbot Jennings, Sally Benson, Margaret Landon
Bernard Herrmann
Arthur C. Miller
Harmon Jones
Louis D. Lighton
Department Leadership Roster
Talbot Jennings
Screenplay
John Cromwell
Director
Sally Benson
Screenplay
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Louis D. Lighton
Producer
Bonnie Cashin
Costume Design
Harmon Jones
Editor
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
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General — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anna and the King of Siam
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What is Anna and the King of Siam about?
In 1862, a young Englishwoman becomes royal tutor in Siam and befriends the King.
Who directed Anna and the King of Siam?
Anna and the King of Siam was directed by John Cromwell.
Who stars in Anna and the King of Siam?
The principal cast of Anna and the King of Siam includes Irene Dunne, Rex Harrison, Linda Darnell, Lee J. Cobb, Gale Sondergaard.
When was Anna and the King of Siam released and how long is it?
Anna and the King of Siam was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Anna and the King of Siam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Anna and the King of Siam was composed by Bernard Herrmann.
Is Anna and the King of Siam based on a book or true story?
Anna and the King of Siam is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Margaret Landon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Anna and the King of Siam?
Anna and the King of Siam holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).