
King Kong
dir. John Guillermin
58
7 sourcesSynopsis
An oil company expedition disturbs the peace of a giant ape and brings him back to New York to exploit him.
Critics consensus
King Kong represents a significant visual upgrade over the original, but falls short of its classic predecessor in virtually every other respect.

Directed byJohn Guillermin
StarringJeff Bridges, Jessica Lange, Charles Grodin, John Randolph, René Auberjonois, Julius Harris
Written byLorenzo Semple Jr., Ruth Rose, James Ashmore Creelman
CinematographyRichard H. Kline
EditingRalph E. Winters
MusicJohn Barry
King Kong
1976 · PG · 2h 14m
Adventure, Fantasy, Horror
An oil company expedition disturbs the peace of a giant ape and brings him back to New York to exploit him.
Our Verdict
58
Critics Consensus
King Kong represents a significant visual upgrade over the original, but falls short of its classic predecessor in virtually every other respect.
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