One of the top money-makers of the 1970s. Producer Dino Delaurentis up-dates the 1933 classic. Jessica Lange's first starring role. Academy Award Nominations: 2, including Best Cinematography, Best Sound. Academy Award: Best Special Effects.
Remake of the 1933 classic about a Giant Ape from a lost world who falls in love with a beautiful actress sacrificed to him by the native tribespeople on the island he inhabits.
Screen debut for former model Jessica Lange.
Shot in Metrocolor.
Budget for the film was over $22 million.
Additional cast: Dennis Fimple (Sunfish), Jorge Moreno (Garcia), Mario Gallo (Timmons), Keny Long (Ape Masked Man in Dance), Rick Baker (Kong Closeups).
Additional credits: Arny Lipin and Fern Weber (costumes/wardrobe).
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Widescreen - 16.9
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
Doby Surround - English
Mono - French
Cinematographer
Richard H. Kline: American Director of Photography
Production Designer
Dale Hennesy:
Production Designer
Mario Chiari: Italian Production Designer
Special Effects Designer
Rick Baker: Makeup and Special Effects Designer
Review 1:
"...Charles Grodin is excellent comic value as the rapacious oil tycoon who bring King Kong to New York..."
Source: Sight and Sound
p.61 09/01/2000
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