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Cast & Crew

Merian C. Cooper
As Pilot of Plane that Kills Kong (uncredited)
Ernest B. Schoedsack
As Machine-Gunner on Plane that Kills Kong (uncredited)
James Flavin
As Mate Briggs
Harry Strang
As Policeman at Headquarters (uncredited)
George Magrill
As Member of Ship's Crew (uncredited)

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King Kong is a classic adventure film that follows a film crew on a tropical island where they discover a colossal ape who takes a shine to their female star. The crew captures Kong and brings him back to New York City for public exhibition, but the gargantuan primate has other plans. Kong escapes and wreaks havoc on the city, holding the terrified actress hostage. The film culminates in a heart-pumping showdown between Kong and biplanes atop the Empire State Building. A timeless tale of beauty and the beast, King Kong continues to captivate audiences with its groundbreaking special effects and enduring themes.

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What movies are similar to King Kong? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as King Kong include Lost Horizon, The Prince and the Pauper, She (In Color & Restored), Alice In Wonderland (1933), She, The Return of Chandu.

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King Kong was released in theaters on April 7, 1933.