King Kong
"Beauty conquered the beast!"
Originally released in 1933. King Kong is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by Merian C. Cooper.
Starring Robert Armstrong, Fay Wray, and Bruce Cabot
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (1,570 votes)
Budget
$672K
Production budget
Box Office
$10M
14.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $672,000
- Revenue
- $10,001,781
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed King Kong?
King Kong was directed by Merian C. Cooper.
How long is King Kong?
King Kong has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was King Kong released?
King Kong was released on March 15, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in King Kong?
The main cast of King Kong includes Robert Armstrong, Fay Wray, Bruce Cabot, Frank Reicher, Victor Wong.
Is King Kong worth watching?
King Kong has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 1,570 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.