Anna and the king [videorecording]
2000
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Jodie Foster stars in this big screen adaptation of Anna Leonowens' autobiographical novels, which provided the inspiration for 'Anna and the King of Siam' (1946) and 'The King and I' (1956). Recently widowed, English schoolteacher Anna arrives in Bangkok in 1862 to act as tutor to the son of King Mongkut (Chow Yun Fat) of Siam. A culture clash is inevitable, but Anna impresses her new employer with her strength of character, and the two gradually develop a mutual respect. When Mongkut discovers a plot to overthrow him Anna lends her loyal support, but their relationship is threatened by the King's seemingly barbaric treatment of his concubine, Tuptim (Bai Ling).
Main title:
Anna and the king [videorecording] / producer, Lawrence Bender; producer, Ed Elbert.
Author:
Tennant, Andy, 1955-, directorFenton, George, musicFoster, Jodie, actorChow, Yun-fat, actorLing, Bai, actor
Imprint:
20th Century Studios, 2000.
Collation:
1 videodisc (148 min.) : sd, col.
Notes:
Widescreen version.Originally released: 1999.Region 2, 1 disc(s), Disc format DVD 9 dual layer, Interactive menus, Scene access, Ratio (1:2.35 CinemaScope), Enhanced for WideScreen TV, Languages (English), Sound (Dolby Digital 5.1), Subtitles (Czech, Danish, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish), Subtitles for hard of hearing (English), Bonus footage, Trailers, Behind the scenes, Commentary (Andy Tennant.), (Music video.).Made in 1999.Based on the diaries of Anna Leonowens.Credits: director, Andy Tennant; writer, Steve Meerson; writer, Peter Krikes; music, George Fenton.DVDW.Dolby Digital.Credits: director, Andy Tennant; writer, Steve Meerson; writer, Peter Krikes; music, George Fenton; cinematographer, Caleb Deschanel.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-Fat, Bai Ling, Tom Felton, Syed Alwi, Randall Duk Kim, Lim Kay Siu, Melissa Campbell, Keith Chin, Mano Maniam, Shanthini Venugopal, Geoffrey Palmer, Ann Firbank, Bill Stewart.
Audience:
BBFC code: 12.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437
Language:
English
Index terms:
vvv DVD Films
BRN:
1021375
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