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King Kong
Directed by Merian C. Cooper
1933•1h 40m•NR•★ 7.6
Adventure / Fantasy / Horror
Synopsis
A film crew visits a prehistoric island and captures a giant ape, bringing him to New York with tragic consequences. Willis O'Brien's stop-motion animation pioneered modern cinematic special effects.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorMerian C. CooperErnest B. Schoedsack
WriterRuth RoseJames Ashmore Creelman
CinematographyVernon L. WalkerJ.O. TaylorEdward Linden
MusicMax Steiner
Principal Cast
Robert ArmstrongCarl Denham
Fay WrayAnn Darrow
Bruce CabotJack Driscoll
Frank ReicherCaptain Englehorn
Victor WongShip's Cook Charlie
James FlavinMate Briggs
Sam HardyCharles Weston
Noble JohnsonSkull Island Native Chief
Technical Specifications
Runtime1h 40m (100 mins)
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Production Details
DirectorMerian C. Cooper
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioRKO Radio Pictures
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