Review of The King and I (1956) by Amanda T — 02 Jan 2012

Excellent movie, great characters, great dancing and singing in movie, definetely recommend it, a classic for everyone to enjoy.

This review of The King and I (1956) was written by Amanda T on 02 Jan 2012.

The King and I has generally received very positive reviews.

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