--- product_id: 208081924 title: "The King And I (1956)" price: "€ 29.08" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/208081924-the-king-and-i-1956 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # The King And I (1956) **Price:** € 29.08 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The King And I (1956) - **How much does it cost?** € 29.08 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/208081924-the-king-and-i-1956) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description NTSC / Region 0 Korean import. Optional Korean subtitles can be turned off from the main menu. Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner star in this classic musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein. When nineteenth century English schoolteacher Anna Leonowens (Kerr) is employed by the King of Siam (Brynner) to educate his many children, she takes her son, Louis (Rex Thompson), along to live with her in the royal palace. Anna, a strong-willed woman, soon clashes with the king, who is used to having his every wish adhered to without question. However, Anna's refusal to bow to his will wins his respect and, eventually, his love. Review: Hello, Young (and Old) Lovers of Cinema, Wherever You Are - It is hard to say anything original about this masterpiece of the Hollywood Studio system. But, here goes. It begins, and ends, with the spectacular Score and Book from Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Although I am sure much has been said over the years that casts this inimitable pair in a more realistic light, I still find little fault in nearly anything they did. And that is coming from a Progressive Liberal who thinks "Oklahoma!", despite the complete absence of Native Americans is, still, a masterpiece. I had the good fortune to see a smaller scale but still wonderful stage version of “The King and I” in New York several years ago. Again, the music and lyrics really drive the piece, so it matters little whether it is on a small, or large stage: the musical still, well, sings is the best way I can put it. And, against the breathtaking canvas of CinemaScope this film version is one for the ages. It continues with the two leads who are perhaps two of the best that could have ever been chosen: Academy Award-winner Yul Brynner and the splendid Deborah Kerr. Brynner was really a giant of the silver screen, although unfortunately he didn’t appear in as many films as we might have wanted to him to. If he had only ever done King, with his commanding presence tempered by a heart of gold, that would have been enough. And Englishwoman Kerr did so many great American films with a perfectly straight American accent it is a relief to hear her speak and sing with her English accent and diction. It, as the saying goes, classes the joint up a bit. Am I right? Much has probably been written about whether “The King and I” is a culturally sensitive depiction of 19th Century “Siam” (today known as Cambodia) or whether it celebrates or fails to take account of the destructive power of British Imperialism. That is perhaps not important in a basic desertcart film review. Nonetheless, the film-makers tried to get much right about the Siam of the 1800s, from the brief location photography in the opening to the exquisite set piece of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” set to classic Cambodian- style, Kabuki-esque theater. The latter, alone, is worth the price of admission. And of course the costumes. Oh, man, the costumes! One final comment. If you love great music, then admire the late, great Arthur Newman’s masterful adaptation of the musical’s timeless score – listed as “orchestrations” in the credits but really much, much more than that. It won Newman – one of the titans of Hollywood film scoring – one of his several Academy Awards. The astonishing opening melody sends shivers up my spine, it is so good. Watched on desertcart Prime Video. The print and transfer seemed to be of very high quality. Review: Great movie - Lovely songs ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B084NZTX8N | | Actors | Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,704 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #23 in Musicals (Movies & TV) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (9,361) | | Director | Walter Lang | | Item model number | Qsweet | | MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 7.48 x 5.39 x 0.55 inches; 3.2 ounces | | Run time | 133 minutes | | Subtitles: | English, Korean | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Deborah Kerr, Walter Lang, Yul Brynner - **Genre:** Musicals - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 133 minutes - **Studio:** Import ## Images ![The King And I (1956) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81CtfAy0jGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hello, Young (and Old) Lovers of Cinema, Wherever You Are *by E***N on April 14, 2020* It is hard to say anything original about this masterpiece of the Hollywood Studio system. But, here goes. It begins, and ends, with the spectacular Score and Book from Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Although I am sure much has been said over the years that casts this inimitable pair in a more realistic light, I still find little fault in nearly anything they did. And that is coming from a Progressive Liberal who thinks "Oklahoma!", despite the complete absence of Native Americans is, still, a masterpiece. I had the good fortune to see a smaller scale but still wonderful stage version of “The King and I” in New York several years ago. Again, the music and lyrics really drive the piece, so it matters little whether it is on a small, or large stage: the musical still, well, sings is the best way I can put it. And, against the breathtaking canvas of CinemaScope this film version is one for the ages. It continues with the two leads who are perhaps two of the best that could have ever been chosen: Academy Award-winner Yul Brynner and the splendid Deborah Kerr. Brynner was really a giant of the silver screen, although unfortunately he didn’t appear in as many films as we might have wanted to him to. If he had only ever done King, with his commanding presence tempered by a heart of gold, that would have been enough. And Englishwoman Kerr did so many great American films with a perfectly straight American accent it is a relief to hear her speak and sing with her English accent and diction. It, as the saying goes, classes the joint up a bit. Am I right? Much has probably been written about whether “The King and I” is a culturally sensitive depiction of 19th Century “Siam” (today known as Cambodia) or whether it celebrates or fails to take account of the destructive power of British Imperialism. That is perhaps not important in a basic Amazon film review. Nonetheless, the film-makers tried to get much right about the Siam of the 1800s, from the brief location photography in the opening to the exquisite set piece of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” set to classic Cambodian- style, Kabuki-esque theater. The latter, alone, is worth the price of admission. And of course the costumes. Oh, man, the costumes! One final comment. If you love great music, then admire the late, great Arthur Newman’s masterful adaptation of the musical’s timeless score – listed as “orchestrations” in the credits but really much, much more than that. It won Newman – one of the titans of Hollywood film scoring – one of his several Academy Awards. The astonishing opening melody sends shivers up my spine, it is so good. Watched on Amazon Prime Video. The print and transfer seemed to be of very high quality. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great movie *by A***A on January 1, 2026* Lovely songs ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved! *by S***N on January 21, 2026* Loved! ## Frequently Bought Together - The King And I (1956) - My Fair Lady - South Pacific --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/208081924-the-king-and-i-1956](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/208081924-the-king-and-i-1956) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*