Anna and the King

Anna and the King (1999)

6 factual errors - chronological order

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Factual error: The movie is set in the 1860s. During a performance for English guests, Anna has the King's children perform "Bicycle Built For Two". That song, otherwise known as "Daisy Belle" was written by Harry Dacre in 1892. (00:57:50)

Factual error: All members of the European orchestra at the banquet look as if they have their own, real-life haircuts, rather than appropriate for the period. (01:03:00)

NancyFelix

Factual error: When speaking to the King of Siam or to the Royal Family, one speaks a special form of Thai called "Royal Thai." A person will never use everyday Thai to speak to the King as depicted in the film.

megamii

Factual error: The prime minister follows the king, Anna and Louis into his 'harem'. This would have been totally against palace rules as the only man allowed into the Inner Court is the king.

ployp

Factual error: While it is true that there is a temple next to the Grand Palace, no monks have ever lived in it.

ployp

Continuity mistake: When they are riding through the abandoned village, they go past one of the hanged people three times.

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Tuptim: If love were a choice, who would choose such exquisite pain?

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Trivia: The film's producers wanted to shoot Anna and the King in Bangkok. Due to disagreements concerning the script with the Thai Government (King Rama IV in the movie was the great-grandfather of the present Thai King), the crew and cast were not allowed to film in Thailand at all. This film was shot in Malaysia instead.

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