King Kong

Adventurous filmmaker Carl Denham sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before. Alongside his leading lady Ann Darrow and his first mate Jack Driscoll, they arrive on an island and discover a legendary creature said to be neither beast nor man. Denham captures the monster to be displayed on Broadway as King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world.

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Release date

7 Apr 1933

Runtime

1 h 40 min

• TMDB 7.6

Genres

• Adventure
• Fantasy
• Horror

Director

Merian C. CooperErnest B. Schoedsack

Franchise

King Kong (1933) CollectionPart 1

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Countries

• US

Cast

Robert Armstrongas Carl DenhamFay Wrayas Ann DarrowBruce Cabotas Jack DriscollFrank Reicheras Captain EnglehornVictor Wongas Ship's Cook CharlieJames Flavinas Mate BriggsSam Hardyas Charles WestonNoble Johnsonas Skull Island Native ChiefSteve Clementeas Skull Island Witch DoctorRoscoe Atesas Press Photographer (uncredited)

Writers

Ruth RoseJAJames Ashmore Creelman

Composer

Max Steiner

Cinematography

Vernon L. WalkerJTJ.O. TaylorELEdward Linden

Studios

RKO Radio Pictures

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