Anna and the King is a 1999 American biographical period drama film directed by Andy Tennant and written by Steve Meerson and Peter Krikes. Loosely based on the 1944 novel Anna and the King of Siam, which gives a fictionalized account of the diaries of Anna Leonowens, it stars Jodie Foster and Chow Yun-fat in the titular roles. The story concerns Anna Leonowens, an English school teacher in Siam, in the late 19th century, who becomes the teacher of King Mongkut's many children and wives. It was mostly shot in Malaysia, particularly in the Penang, Ipoh and Langkawi region. Anna and the King was released in the United States on December 17, 1999 by 20th Century Fox. The film was subject to controversy when the Thai government deemed it historically inaccurate and insulting to the royal family and banned its distribution in the country.
| Director | Andy Tennant |
| Produced by | Lawrence Bender, Ed Elbert |
| Screenplay by | Steve Meerson, Peter Krikes |
| Starring | Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-fat, Bai Ling |
| Music | George Fenton |
| Cinematography | Caleb Deschanel |
| Edited by | Roger Bondelli |
| Production, company | Fox 2000 Pictures, Lawrence Bender Productions |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Released | December 17, 1999 (United States) |
| Running time | 148 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $92 million |
| Box office | $114 million |
| Netflix ID | 60000438 |
About Anna and the King
Academy Award nominated biographical drama in the categories of Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design which gives a a fictionalized account of the diaries of Anna Leonowens.
Achievement of Anna and the King
The movie was loosely based on the 1944 Margaret Landon novel Anna and the King of Siam.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Anna and the King
Films directed by Andy Tennant.. Films set in the Victorian era.. Monarchy in fiction.. Films shot in Malaysia.. Films set in Thailand.. Films about interracial romance.. 1990s romantic drama films.
Latest information about Anna and the King updated on July 28 2021.
