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King Kong

  • 1976
  • PG
  • 2h 14m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
39K
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King Kong (1976)
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Dinosaur AdventureEpicGlobetrotting AdventureJungle AdventureMonster HorrorUrban AdventureAdventureHorror

A petroleum exploration expedition comes to an isolated island and encounters a colossal giant gorilla.A petroleum exploration expedition comes to an isolated island and encounters a colossal giant gorilla.A petroleum exploration expedition comes to an isolated island and encounters a colossal giant gorilla.

  • Director
    • John Guillermin
  • Writers
    • James Ashmore Creelman
    • Ruth Rose
    • Merian C. Cooper
  • Stars
    • Jeff Bridges
    • Charles Grodin
    • Jessica Lange
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    39K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Guillermin
    • Writers
      • James Ashmore Creelman
      • Ruth Rose
      • Merian C. Cooper
    • Stars
      • Jeff Bridges
      • Charles Grodin
      • Jessica Lange
    • 291User reviews
    • 129Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 5 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:31
    King Kong (1976)

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    Top Cast53

    Jeff Bridges
    Jeff Bridges
    • Jack Prescott
    Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin
    • Fred Wilson
    Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange
    • Dwan
    John Randolph
    John Randolph
    • Captain Ross
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Bagley
    Julius Harris
    Julius Harris
    • Boan
    Jack O'Halloran
    Jack O'Halloran
    • Joe Perko
    Dennis Fimple
    Dennis Fimple
    • Sunfish
    Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter
    • Carnahan
    Jorge Moreno
    Jorge Moreno
    • Garcia
    Mario Gallo
    Mario Gallo
    • Timmons
    John Lone
    John Lone
    • Chinese Cook
    Garry Walberg
    Garry Walberg
    • Army General
    John Agar
    John Agar
    • City Official
    Keny Long
    Keny Long
    • Ape Masked Man
    Sid Conrad
    • Petrox Chairman
    George Whiteman
    • Army Helicopter Pilot
    Wayne Heffley
    Wayne Heffley
    • Air Force General
    • Director
      • John Guillermin
    • Writers
      • James Ashmore Creelman
      • Ruth Rose
      • Merian C. Cooper
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      For shots of Kong holding Jessica Lange, the filmmakers built giant hydraulic gorilla arms. The hands were six feet across, and the arms weighed 1,650 lbs. (750 kg.) each. They weren't ready until shooting was well underway. When they were finally built, Dino De Laurentiis was invited to the set to witness a test. He walked into the studio, and a giant arm extended in his direction. Then the middle finger slowly uncurled and extended itself. De Laurentiis broke up. So did the arm; it was frozen, finger up, for a week.
    • Goofs
      Whilst King Kong is on top of the World Trade Center fighting off the helicopters, he knocks two out of the sky, and they are seen to go down and heard to crash, but when Kong is seen lying on the ground after he falls, there is no smoke or debris from the crashed helicopters where he is lying. It is possible that the smoke and debris is behind the towers.
    • Quotes
      • Dwan: After all these years of rising above personal catastrophes, I'm gonna wind up at last with a shrink. Don't get me wrong; I mean - how can I ascend to stardom on the back of someone stolen off a gorgeous island and shut up in some lousy oil tank?
      • Fred Wilson: He's not just "someone". It's an animal. A beast who tried to rape you.
      • Dwan: That's not true, Fred! He risked his life to save me from a huge serpent! I owe him that.
      • Fred Wilson: Listen, Dwan, I understand what you've been through. Nevertheless, he tried to rape you. And before you start crying your head off, you ought to ask those natives back on that island what they thought of losing Kong.
      • Jack Prescott: Actually, they'll miss him a lot.
      • Fred Wilson: Yeah - like leprosy.
      • Jack Prescott: You're dead wrong, Wilson. He was the mystery and the terror of their lives - and the magic. In about a year from now, that will be an island full of burned out drunks. When we took Kong, we kidnapped their god.
    • Crazy credits
      Jessica Lange received an "Introducing" credit, as this was her acting debut.
    • Alternate versions
      The film had 45 extra minutes of footage added to it for its two-part TV premiere.
    • Connections
      Edited into Death Ship (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Theme from King Kong
      Written and produced by Barry White
      Performed by Love Unlimited Orchestra
      © 1976 20th Century Fox Records Inc.
      © Renewed UMG Recordings Inc.

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    FAQ13

    • What is 'King Kong' about?
    • Is 'King Kong' based on a book?
    • Where is Kong's island located?

    Details

    • Release date
      • December 17, 1976 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • King Kong: The Legend Reborn
    • Filming locations
      • Kaua'i, Hawaii, USA(Skull Island)
    • Production company
      • Dino De Laurentiis Company
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $24,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $52,614,445
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,023,921
      • Dec 19, 1976
    • Gross worldwide
      • $52,614,445
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 14m(134 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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