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King Kong

  • 1976
  • 14
  • 2h 14m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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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.

  • 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
    35K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,588
    583
    • Director
      • John Guillermin
    • Writers
      • James Ashmore Creelman
      • Ruth Rose
      • Merian C. Cooper
    • Stars
      • Jeff Bridges
      • Charles Grodin
      • Jessica Lange
    • 272User reviews
    • 126Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 5 wins & 3 nominations total

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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
    • Director
      • John Guillermin
    • Writers
      • James Ashmore Creelman
      • Ruth Rose
      • Merian C. Cooper
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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
      Whilst King Kong is on top of the World Trade Center fighting off the helicopters, he knocks two out of the sky, and you see them go down and hear them 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: 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 reviews272

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    That King Kong - he make-a-me cry!
    KING KONG (1976) ***1/2 Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange (debut), Charles Grodin, Rene Aubejonois, John Randolph, Ed Lauter, John Agar. Remake of the big ape run amok in NYC is just as good as the original classic with some excellent special effects and Rick Baker (self-professed "Monster Maker" make-up man) in the monkey suit. Campy in dialogue yet surprisingly emotional more so than its predecessor making Kong sympathetic as well as Lange's heroine feeling for the poor doomed creature. Admit you cried at the film's bloody end! Best moment: Kong cleaning up a muddy Lange. PS : look for John Lone as Grodin's masseur.
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    • george.schmidt
    • Apr 11, 2003

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 1976 (Netherlands)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
    • 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

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    • 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

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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