The Legend of Siam (2001) ( The Legend of Suriyothai ) ( Francis Ford Coppola Presents: The Legend of Suriyothai )

The Legend of Siam (2001) (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: The Legend of Suriyothai
Alternate Title: Francis Ford Coppola Presents: The Legend of Suriyothai
Screened, competed or awarded at:
San Sebastian International Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Subtitles )
Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Spanish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Spain ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
135 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Interactive Menu
Making Of
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2001 and produced in:
Thailand ( India, Eastern Asia )

Directed By:
Chatrichalerm Yukol

Written By:
Chatrichalerm Yukol
Sunait Chutintaranond

Actors:
M.L. Piyapas Bhirombhakdi ..... Queen Suriyothai
Sarunyu Wongkrachang ..... King Mahachakrepat (Prince Thienraja)
Chatchai Plengpanich ..... Lord Pirenthorathep
Johnny Anfone ..... Lord Warawongsa
Mai Charoenpura ..... Lady Srisudachan
Sinjai Plengpanit ..... Lady Srichulalak
Sorapong Chatree ..... Captain Rajseneha
Ampol Lamppon ..... Lord Intrathep
Supakorn Kitsuwon ..... Sir Sriyod
Penpak Sirikul ..... Queen Jiraprapa
Wannasa Thongviset ..... Akrachaya
Ronrittichai Khanket ..... King of Prae
Saharath Sangkapreecha ..... Lord Buyinnaung
Varuth Waratham ..... Lord Sihatu
Suphakit Tangthatswasd ..... King Tabinshwehti

Synopsis:

The Legend of Suriyothai is a 2001 Thai film directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol, telling the story of Queen Suriyothai, who died in a battle in 1548 (the Burmese-Siamese War of 1548) against Burmese invaders. In the film, Queen Suriyothai takes her battle elephant in front of the Burmese army and sacrifices herself to save the life of her king Maha Chakkraphat and his kingdom.

The film describes historical events in the life of the heroine, Suriyothai, the queen of King Mahachakrapat. from the age of 15, ranging from love and attachment, royal wedding, resettlement in the capital, court life, intrigues, and sustenance of royal dignity.

During the 16th century, as Thailand contends with both a civil war and Burmese invasion, a beautiful princess rises up to help protect the glory of the Kingdom of Ayothaya. Based on the life of Queen Suriyothai.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 19 December, 2019.