King Kong(1933)
“Beauty conquered the beast!”
Overview
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.
Director
Merian C. Cooper
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
Budget
$672K
Revenue
$10M
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
1933
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$672K
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
RKO Radio Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Kong?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for King Kong (1933).
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.
Who directed King Kong?▼
King Kong was directed by Merian C. Cooper and released in 1933. It is a adventure, fantasy, horror film.
How long is King Kong?▼
King Kong has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in King Kong?▼
The cast of King Kong includes 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 and more.
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