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King and I (Animated) [VHS]
 
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King and I (Animated) [VHS]

Yul Brynner (Actor), Deborah Kerr (Actor), Walter Lang (Director) | Rated: Universal, suitable for all | Format: VHS Tape
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  • Actors: Yul Brynner, Deborah Kerr, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson, Terry Saunders
  • Directors: Walter Lang
  • Writers: Ernest Lehman, Margaret Landon, Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Producers: Charles Brackett, Darryl F. Zanuck
  • Language English, Thai
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Warner
  • VHS Release Date: 1 Nov 1999
  • Run Time: 133 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CZXK
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,456 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)

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In 1955 this lavish production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway hit The King and I, starring Yul Brynner as the King of Siam and Deborah Kerr as the governess sent to look after his children, was the most expensive film ever mounted by 20th Century Fox. The 40 sets in ripe decors by Walter M Scott and Paul S Fox included a ballroom of black marble with jade and silk tapestries and a banqueting scene with a table that gives the impression of stretching to infinity. The costumes by Irene Sharaff, notably the hoop ballroom gown for Deborah Kerr and those for the ballet "The Small House of Uncle Thomas", dazzle the eye in their delineation of Western manners and Oriental splendour. Brynner remains impressive as the King but his pidgin dialogue, inherited from Hammerstein's book, with the dropping of the definite article takes some adjustment. Alfred Newman put his unique stamp on the music: the Overture offers an example of his luminous divided string sound, the climactic ballroom scene a full bodied orchestral reprise of "Shall We Dance?" as the camera pulls away to a high angle producing an exultant visual finish to this celebrated polka.

On the DVD: To view The King and I in its original format (thanks to this DVD release) is a revelation. Over the years the production values of the film have been compromised through inadequate presentation on television and video. Now the eye can appreciate once more the novelty of the wide-screen process CinemaScope 55 which offers in-depth vision, breathtaking employment of Eastman colour and an enhanced sound system that ensures a well-upholstered backdrop for the sumptuous musical arrangements under conductor Alfred Newman. DVD supplements here include the original theatrical trailer, a Movietone news of the Oscar ceremony of 56-57 and three songs lifted from the movie itself. Marni Nixon overdubbed Deborah Kerr's vocals on screen--those moments where one voice takes over from another are more clearly delineated on the DVD with the result that there is some discrepancy between Kerr's spirited playing and Nixon's over careful (rather) twee enunciation of the lyrics. --Adrian Edwards

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Shall we dance? Stunning animation and some of the world's best loved songs are brought together in this sumptous adaptation of Rogers & Hammerstein's musical The King & I.

The classic story of romance, adventure, music and fun revolves around an English schoolteacher, Anna and the proud King of Siam. Anna has been hired to teach the Royal Children but she finds herself teaching his Royal Majesty a thing or two including how to dance.

Now add palace intrique, laughs a plenty and a lovable baby elephant called Tusker and his friend the cheeky monkee Moonshee and you'll soon be "Whistling a Happy Tune!"

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Unmissable 20 Jun 2000
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Format:VHS Tape
This is, and probably always will be my favourite musical. It is the first musical I saw live on stage, and one of the first movie musicals I saw. I have watched it endless times, Deborah Kerr is excellent as Anna, I can only imagine how she suffered in those costumes under those studio lights. Marni Nixon does all of Miss Kerr's songs, even if you watch carefully you would never know. Yul Brynner's prescence is magnetic as King Mongkut of Siam, and Terri Saunders makes a great Lady Thiang. Carlos Riviera and Rita Moreno turn in fine performances as the starstruck but doomed lovers. One regret is that a couple of songs have been cut from the movie. The one especially missed is the wonderfully clever Shall I Tell You What I Think Of You? This song however features on the movie soundtrack, along with My Lord And Master. Rodgers & Hammerstein's songs are "Something Wonderful" and very hummable! The songs are instantly recognisable - a great family classic.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
There can not be many people out there who have not at some point seen this film, but just in case there are a few who have somehow managed to miss this film, you really do need to see it. The songs are fantastic, its looks beautiful and the ending makes me cry every time.
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By bernie VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
It is the early 1800's and King Mongkut of Siam (Yul Brynner) realizes that a good education is necessary to survive and also paramount for the survival of Siam. So he sends off for a teacher for his many offspring.

His choice a widow Anna Leonowens (Deborah Kerr) and her son Louis Leonowens (Rex Thompson).

King Mongkut does not keep a promise of a separate living quarter for Anna and her son. He also is smug and overbearing. This will lead to several things he did not plan on including a Siam's play version of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" With little Lisa on the ice flows.

Mean while The King's son Prince Chulalongkorn (Patrick Adiarte) seems to be more amenable to leaning the ways of the western world.

Can the king save Siam from the imperialists?
Will Anna be a help?

There was an earlier film version of this story "Anna and the King of Siam" with Irene Dunne and Rex Harrison which has a different feel. The other film does not have the advantage of talent music of Rodgers & Hammerstein.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great costumes and settings
The songs are beautiful, the costumes and decoration give a feel for what Siam, or Thailand is like, and overall I would strongly recommend it as a family movie. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Maha from Egypt
A very good movie
Based upon a novel rather than historical fact, it provides an insight into mid-19th Century Siam (Thailand). Despite its fictional origins, the basic story is a true one. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Claptonian
The King And I has real emotion .......its full of joy and sadness
(THE FILM)
This visual and musical masterpiece features Yul Brynner's Academy Award winning performance, an unforgettable Rodgers and Hammerstein score and brilliant... Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. F. husseiny
quality/service
the service was first class and arrival very prompt, as promised. Being a an old dvd it was as if it was new!
Published 4 months ago by dodgy dave
The King and I
The King and I: an old film but a super musical with Yul Bryner who is not a singer but made his role work for the viewer
Published 6 months ago by cunno
The King and I
Thoroughly enjoyed the film. It brought back lots of memories of sunday afternoon films that my family and I watched when I was a child.
Published on 4 Mar 2010 by Mrs. C. Richardson
wow
What an amazing film. Even if you don't usually like musicals, you'll love this. It's got everything, great music, culture, romance, laughs, danger, cute kids, amazing scenery and... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by Maggie Mitch
As charming as remembered
Yes, it's dated - the format with its overture and intermission, some of the hairstyles and acting style; but Yul Brynner's magnetism still catches the breath, the songs are... Read more
Published on 15 April 2009 by B. Boxall
Anna Leonowens
Excellent film, far removed from actual story but very entertsining with aweet children. No wonder Anna's heart was moved.
Published on 12 April 2009 by Mrs. P. Hopkins
The King & I.
What can i say brilliant film, fantastic singing & the children they are fantastic. What a great film. In my view a must have in anyones dvd collection.
Published on 29 Dec 2005 by S. A. Boswell
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