The King and I

Name: The King and I
Director: Walter Lang
Genre: Biography, Drama, Musical, Romance
Released: 1956

1956

Walter Lang

1956·G·

United States

Award tierSilver

Metascore

A widow accepts a job as a live-in governess to the King of Siam's children.

Cast

Deborah Kerr·Yul Brynner·Rita Moreno·Martin Benson

Languages

English

Thai

Major Awards

2 wins · 4 nominations

Wins (2)

Best Actor

Academy Awards, USA (1957)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Yul Brynner

Best Actress

Golden Globes, USA (1957)

Best Actress - Comedy or Musical

Deborah Kerr

Nominations (4)

Best Picture

Academy Awards, USA (1957)

Best Picture

Charles Brackett

Best Director

Academy Awards, USA (1957)

Best Director

Walter Lang

Best Actor

Golden Globes, USA (1957)

Best Actor - Comedy or Musical

Yul Brynner

Best Actress

Academy Awards, USA (1957)

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Deborah Kerr