King Kong

– In this remake of the 1933 classic about the giant ape, an oil company expedition disturbs the peace..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.90 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 14 Minutes
Release Year:
1976
King Kong (1976)

In this remake of the 1933 classic about the giant ape, an oil company expedition disturbs the peace of Kong and brings him back to New York to exploit him. Even though a woman somewhat tames Kong, he finally breaks loose and terrorizes the city, and as the military attempt to stop him, he falls to his death from the top of the World Trade Center.

King Kong (1976) - Trailer

Release Date:

17 Dec 1976

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

John Guillermin

Writer:

James Ashmore Creelman (based on the {1933} screenplay), Ruth Rose (based on the {1933} screenplay), Merian C. Cooper (from an idea conceived by), Edgar Wallace (from an idea conceived by), Lorenzo Semple Jr. (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Jeff Bridges, Charles Grodin, Jessica Lange, John Randolph

Plot:

An expedition of the "Petrox" company, is exploring in search of petrol. A strange island where they arrive is the home of a giant ape, King Kong, that is captured by the expedition in order to make money exhibiting it to the world. When in the U.S. the huge gorilla becomes restless, trying to return home...

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.9/10
Metacritic:
61%