| Description |
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
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Based on a story by Edgar Wallace and Merian C. Cooper. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1933. |
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Special features: Commentary by visual effects veterans Ray Harryhausen and Ken Ralston ; interview excerpts with Merian C. Cooper and Fay Wray ; I'm King Kong: The exploits of Merian C. Cooper ; RKO Production 601: The making of King Kong ; test footage ; The lost spider pit sequence ; theatrical trailer. |
| Credits |
Directors of photography, Eddie Linden, J.O. Taylor, Vernon Walker ; art directors, Carroll Clark, Al Herman ; editor, Ted Cheesman ; music, Max Steiner. |
| Cast |
Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, Bruce Cabot. |
| Summary |
The original 1933 classic in glorious black and white, newly restored, and digitally remastered. A moviemaking expedition to a fantastic island is filled with dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. A gaint simian becomes lovestruck with the film's blonde starlet. King Kong is captured and is brought to Manhattan, where he goes on a rampage, culminating in the fateful finale atop the Empire State Building where he cradles his beloved and swats at machine-gunning airplanes. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| System Details |
Blu-ray disc, Dolby Digital 1.0 mono. ; requires Blu-ray player. |
| Language |
English or Spanish dialogue; optional French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Subject |
King Kong (Fictitious character) -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Actresses -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Horror films.
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Thrillers (Motion pictures)
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Action and adventure films.
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Fiction films.
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| Added Author |
Wray, Fay, 1907-2004.
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Armstrong, Robert, 1890-1973.
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Cabot, Bruce, 1904-1972.
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Cooper, Merian C.
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Schoedsack, Ernest B., 1893-1979.
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Creelman, James Ashmore.
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Rose, Ruth, 1896-1978.
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Wallace, Edgar, 1875-1932.
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RKO Radio Pictures.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9781419878312 |
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141987831X |
| Standard No. |
883929055609 |
| Music No. |
1000088610 Warner Home Video |
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