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King Kong

King Kong

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King Kong

"The most exciting original motion picture event of all time."

1976

2h 14m

6.3(934 votes)

Adventure

Fantasy

Horror

Overview

An oil company expedition disturbs the peace of a giant ape and brings him back to New York to exploit him.

Where to Watch

Rent

Amazon Video

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

The De Laurentiis Company

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Jack F. Prescott

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

Dwan

Charles Grodin

Charles Grodin

Fred S. Wilson

John Randolph

John Randolph

Captain Ross

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

Roy Bagley

Julius Harris

Julius Harris

Boan

Jack O'Halloran

Jack O'Halloran

Joe Perko

Ed Lauter

Ed Lauter

Carnahan

John Agar

John Agar

City Official

Jorge Moreno

Jorge Moreno

Garcia

Creative team

Directed by: John Guillermin
Written by: Lorenzo Semple Jr.
Ruth Rose
Produced by: Dino De Laurentiis

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