The King and I
June 1956
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Dave Kehr
Typically overproduced.
Variety Staff
All the ingredients that made Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I a memorable stage experience have been faithfully transferred to the screen.
Geoff Andrew
Over-long but visually spectacular.
Bosley Crowther
If you don't...see [The King and I], believe us, you'll be missing a grand and moving thing.
Chris Stech
I gave this movie 5stars. However the viewer should be warned that this is a chopped up version of the original ie songs and scenes have been removed.I guess fox studios would rather cater to adhd type people than to lovers of classic movies in original form
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Variety Staff
All the ingredients that made Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I a memorable stage experience have been faithfully transferred to the screen.
Bosley Crowther
If you don't...see [The King and I], believe us, you'll be missing a grand and moving thing.
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Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
133 minutes
Rating
G
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