King Kong (1976) 5.8
A petroleum exploration expedition comes to an isolated island and encounters a colossal giant gorilla. Director:John Guillermin |
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King Kong (1976) 5.8
A petroleum exploration expedition comes to an isolated island and encounters a colossal giant gorilla. Director:John Guillermin |
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Jeff Bridges | ... | ||
Charles Grodin | ... | ||
Jessica Lange | ... | ||
John Randolph | ... | ||
Rene Auberjonois | ... | ||
Julius Harris | ... | ||
Jack O'Halloran | ... | ||
Dennis Fimple | ... | ||
Ed Lauter | ... | ||
Jorge Moreno | ... | ||
Mario Gallo | ... | ||
John Lone | ... |
Chinese Cook
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Garry Walberg | ... |
Army General
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John Agar | ... |
City Official
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Keny Long | ... |
Ape Masked Man
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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... Written by <lcarvach@lascar.puc.cl>
When this film was released at Christmas of 1976 it was billed as "the motion picture event of our time." Now it seems a bit extreme but as an eager 11 year old I was sucked in. Looking at it today I admit it's certainly far from being a motion picture event. But the film has its virtues none more so then the fine performances by Jeff Bridges and Charles Grodin (in an unusual villianous role). And let's not forget the beautiful musical score by John Barry.
The special effects are pretty cheap in many scenes so don't be looking for top notch in that category. I don't know....on the whole it's really not that great but I must confess that every time it is on television I watch it. This is a true guilty pleasure.