CinemaOSMovie · 2008 · 2h 39m

RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”

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The astonishing story of the genesis, production, worldwide success, and legacy of King Kong (1933), directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, a landmark of cinema, one of the most influential motion pictures in history.

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Status: Released
Runtime: 2h 39m
Language: EN
Released: October 11, 2008

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Sam Fontana

Self - Narrator (voice)

Scott MacQueen

Self - Narrator (voice)

Rick Baker

Self

Craig Barron

Self

Rudy Behlmer

Self

Graham Binding

Self / Sailor #4 - Eaten by Octopus

Shaun Bolton

Self

Jon Burlingame

Self

Bob Burns

Self

Ben Burtt

Self

Creative team

Written by: Ron Magid
Phil Savenick
Produced by: Peter Jackson
Michael Pellerin

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