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King Kong

  • 19761976
  • PGPG
  • 2h 14m
IMDb RATING
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King Kong (1976)
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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.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
34K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,292
163
    • John Guillermin
  • Writers
    • James Ashmore Creelman(based on the screenplay by)
    • Ruth Rose(based on the screenplay by)
    • Merian C. Cooper(from an idea conceived by)
  • Stars
    • Jeff Bridges
    • Charles Grodin
    • Jessica Lange
    • John Guillermin
  • Writers
    • James Ashmore Creelman(based on the screenplay by)
    • Ruth Rose(based on the screenplay by)
    • Merian C. Cooper(from an idea conceived by)
  • Stars
    • Jeff Bridges
    • Charles Grodin
    • Jessica Lange
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 266User reviews
    • 122Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars

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    Rick Baker in King Kong (1976)
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    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
      • John Guillermin
    • Writers
      • James Ashmore Creelman(based on the screenplay by)
      • Ruth Rose(based on the screenplay by)
      • Merian C. Cooper(from an idea conceived by)
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    Storyline

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    • 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
      When Kong first comes in during the "sacrifice" ceremony, he knocks down trees all over the place. During later shots of this same area during the movie, there are no downed trees. In fact, downed trees are not seen anywhere on the island after this initial scene.
    • Quotes

      Dwan: How can I become a star because of... because of someone who was stolen off that gorgeous island and locked up in that lousy oil tank?

      Fred Wilson: Its not *someone*! Its an animal, a beast who tried to rape you.

      Dwan: Thats not true. He risked his life to save me.

      Fred Wilson: He tried to rape you honey. And before you cry a lot, you should ask the natives on that island what they thought of losing Kong.

      Jack Prescott: Actually, they'll miss him a lot.

      Fred Wilson: Like leprosy.

      Jack Prescott: No, you're dead wrong. He was the terror, the mystery of their lives, and the magic. A year from now that will be an island full of burnt-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.

    User reviews266

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    7/10
    "King" of the remakes...
    Okay, I'll admit that I was a kid when I first saw this so this review is done wearing rose-colored glasses. But having seen this '76 remake of "King Kong", my opinion hasn't changed much: it's still great! Maybe not the equal of the original, but how could it be? It does well enough in its own behalf.

    The music grabs you right off: John Barry did aces with his pounding, dramatic score. And you couldn't ask for a better cast; Lange does okay for a first role, Bridges makes linear-thought acting look easy and Grodin is about as slimy a baddie as you could ask for. The bit parts are also filled with familiar faces (Bernsen, Piscopo, Auberjoinois, Lauter, Randolph and Lone) who acquit themselves quite well.

    A lot of people blast the monkey suit. But I think Rick Baker did a good job with it. Of COURSE it's a guy in a monkey suit, but it's a guy in a WELL-DONE monkey suit. It still gets me when Kong blew-dry Dwan (Lange after her waterfall shower); those puffed-out cheeks, especially in 1976, were high tech enough for me (remember, this was before "Star Wars" came out).

    But we all know how the story works; any of us who have a rudimentary knowledge of the original, that is. The new twist was having the emotional connection between Lange and ape. More enlightened than having her scream endlessly. The Twin Towers scene near the end was not only exciting but quietly moving, as it showed just how much the beast cared for his beauty.

    There's plenty of corn in this one, no argument, but it's corn for a good cause. I loved "King Kong" and if I had a chance, I'd buy a copy! Anyone have John Guillermin's phone number?

    Seven stars for "Kong"; long live the "King"!
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    • Release date
      • December 17, 1976 (United States)
      • United States
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    • Filming locations
      • Kaua'i, Hawaii, USA
    • Production company
      • Dino De Laurentiis Company
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