King Kong (1933)
King Kong is a 1933 adventure movie directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Robert Armstrong, Fay Wray and Bruce Cabot.
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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What is King Kong about?
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.
When was King Kong released?
King Kong was released on 7 April 1933.
How long is King Kong?
King Kong runs 1h 40m.
Who made King Kong?
King Kong was directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack.
Where can I watch King Kong?
King Kong is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand and YouTube.
Where to watch King Kong
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Robert Armstrong as Carl Denham
- Fay Wray as Ann Darrow
- Bruce Cabot as Jack Driscoll
- Frank Reicher as Captain Englehorn
- Victor Wong as Ship's Cook Charlie
- James Flavin as Mate Briggs
- Sam Hardy as Charles Weston
- Noble Johnson as Skull Island Native Chief
- Steve Clemente as Skull Island Witch Doctor
- Roscoe Ates as Press Photographer (uncredited)
- Merian C. Cooper as Pilot of Plane that Kills Kong (uncredited)
- Frances Curry as Intended Sacrificial Bride for Kong (Uncredited)
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