King Kong
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King Kong, also referred to simply as Kong, is a fictional monster, a giant gorilla who has appeared in various media since 1933. The character has become an international pop culture icon, appearing
King Kong graphics at the Empire State Building
Merian C. Cooper glances up at his creation.
Via suitmation, Shoichi Hirose portrayed Kong in King Kong vs. Godzilla (left); Haruo Nakajima portrayed Kong in King Kong Escapes (right)
The DC Comics character Titano the Super-Ape (here seen climbing the Daily Planet building and confronting Superman) appears to be modeled on King Kong. From Superman #138, art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
King Kong (1976 film)
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King Kong is a 1976 American adventure monster film, directed by John Guillermin. It is a remake of the 1933 film about a giant ape who is captured and taken to New York City for exhibition. It stars
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…Godzilla, and King Kong Escapes (1967), a film loosely based on Rankin/Bass' The King Kong Show (1966–1969). In 1976, Dino De Laurentiis produced a modern remake of the original film directed by John Guillermin. A sequel, King Kong Lives, followed a decade later featuring a Lady Kong. Another remake of the original, set in 1933, was…
Theatrical release poster by John Berkey
Producer Dino De Laurentiis
Carlo Rambaldi al Giffoni Film Festival 2010 cropped
Rick Baker at Saturn Awards