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The Legend of Suriyothai

The Legend of Suriyothai

A woman warrior changed the course of history.

20015.73h 5m

Overview

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.

Directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol
Written by Chatrichalerm Yukol, Sunait Chutintaranond
Produced by Kamla Yukol
Box OfficeBudget: $11.0MRevenue: $14.0M

Top Cast

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Piyapas Bhirombhakdi

Queen Suriyothai

Sarunyu Wongkrachang

Sarunyu Wongkrachang

King Maha Chakkraphat

Chatchai Plengpanich

Chatchai Plengpanich

Lord Pirenthorathep

Pongpat Wachirabunjong

Pongpat Wachirabunjong

King Chairachathirat

Johnny Anfone

Johnny Anfone

Lord Warawongsa

Siriwimol Charoenpura

Siriwimol Charoenpura

Lady Srisudachan

Sinjai Plengpanich

Sinjai Plengpanich

Lady Srichulalak

Sorapong Chatree

Sorapong Chatree

Captain Rajseneha

Amphol Lampoon

Amphol Lampoon

Lord Intrathep

Suppakorn Kitsuwan

Suppakorn Kitsuwan

Sir Sriyod

Themes & Keywords

legendqueenthailandinvasionburmabased on true storysiam

About The Legend of Suriyothai

The Legend of Suriyothai is a history, war, drama, action film released in 2001 exploring themes of legend, queen, thailand, invasion, burma, based on true story. Directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol, it stars Piyapas Bhirombhakdi, Sarunyu Wongkrachang, Chatchai Plengpanich. 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.

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