The King of the White Elephant | |
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Directed by | Sunh Vasudhara |
Written by | Pridi Banomyong |
Produced by | Pridi Banomyong |
Starring | Renu Kritayakon Suvat Nilsen |
Cinematography | Prasart Sukhum |
Music by | Phra Jenduriyang |
Distributed by | Pridi Films Thai Film Foundation |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
Country | Thailand |
Language | English |
The King of the White Elephant (Thai: พระเจ้าช้างเผือก or Prajao Changpeuk; RTGS: Phrachao Chang Phueak) is a 1940 Thai historical drama film.
Based on a novel by Pridi Banomyong, who was also the producer, and released before Thailand's involvement in World War II, the English-language film carried a propaganda message from anti-war interests in Thailand, that Thailand should remain neutral, and only go to war to defend its sovereignty against foreign invaders. However, on December 8, 1941, Thailand was occupied by the Japanese and officially sided with the Axis powers during the war.