King Kong (1976) Horror Fantasy Adventure
King Kong (1976) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 7/10
Read our King Kong Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 6.38/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.0/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.1/10
King Kong Plot Synopsis:
When a research ship is sent to explore an island thought to be rich in oil, paleontologist Jack Prescott sneaks aboard, having heard strange rumors about the island. En route, the crew rescues Dwan, the sole survivor of a shipwreck. When they arrive, they find native people living in fear of a monster called Kong. The natives kidnap Dwan and sacrifice her to what turns out to be an enormous ape. Dwan is eventually rescued, and the ape captured for a gala exhibit.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A petroleum exploration expedition comes to an isolated island and encounters a colossal giant gorilla.
Tagline: The most exciting original motion picture event of all time.
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King Kong Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1976 (more 1976 movies)
Box Office: $52,614,445
Awards: 5
Nominations: 3
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / King Kong Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 17, 1976, DVD: Nov 28, 2006
Writers: James Ashmore Creelman, Ruth Rose, Merian C. Cooper, Edgar Wallace, Lorenzo Semple Jr.
Producers: Dino De Laurentiis, Federico De Laurentiis, Christian Ferry
Editors: Ralph E. Winters
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King Kong (1976) Cast (Click to Expand)
King Kong Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Bridges | ... | Jack Prescott |
| Charles Grodin | ... | Fred Wilson |
| Jessica Lange | ... | Dwan |
| John Randolph | ... | Captain Ross |
| Rene Auberjonois | ... | Bagley |
| Julius Harris | ... | Boan |
| Jack O''Halloran | ... | Joe Perko |
| Dennis Fimple | ... | Sunfish |
| Ed Lauter | ... | Carnahan |
| Jorge Moreno | ... | Garcia |
| Mario Gallo | ... | Timmons |
| John Lone | ... | Chinese Cook |
| Garry Walberg | ... | Army General |
| John Agar | ... | City Official |
| Keny Long | ... | Ape Masked Man |
| Sid Conrad | ... | Petrox Chairman |
| George Whiteman | ... | Army Helicopter Pilot |
| Wayne Heffley | ... | Air Force General |
| Forrest J. Ackerman | ... | Fleeing Extra in Crowd (uncredited) |
| Rick Baker | ... | King Kong (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jeff Bridges (b. December 4, 1949) – Jack Prescott
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Jeffrey Bridges - Charles Grodin, as Fred Wilson, passed away at age 86 in Wilton, Connecticut, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
Also known as: Chuck Grodin - Jessica Lange (b. April 20, 1949) – Dwan
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m) - John Randolph, as Captain Ross, passed away at age 88 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: John A. Randolph - Rene Auberjonois, as Bagley, passed away at age 79 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Rene Aberjonois | René Aubergenois | Renee Auberjonois | René Auberjonois | Bob Ridgely - Julius Harris, as Boan, passed away at age 81 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Julius W. Harris - Jack O''Halloran (b. April 8, 1943) – Joe Perko
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 6" (1.98 m) - Dennis Fimple, as Sunfish, passed away at age 61 in Frazier Park, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Dennis Clark Fimple - Ed Lauter, as Carnahan, passed away at age 74 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
Also known as: Edward Lauter - Jorge Moreno – Garcia
- Mario Gallo, as Timmons, passed away at age 61 in Ontario, California, USA.
Sign: Aries - John Lone (b. October 13, 1952) – Chinese Cook
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m)
Also known as: Zun Long - Garry Walberg, as Army General, passed away at age 90 in Northridge, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Gary Walberg | Gary Wallberg | Gerrett Wallberg - John Agar, as City Official, passed away at age 81 in Burbank, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: John G. Agar - Keny Long – Ape Masked Man
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