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Features: DVD, Sensormatic, Widescreen, Dolby, Dolby Digital (5.1), Dolby Surround Sound, English, Digital Audio
The Big Apple is again besieged by the monstrous King Kong. Jeff Bridges and Jessica Lange star in this ambitious remake of the 1933 original, which adds a great deal of camp and good fun to the story. Again, the gargantuan ape battles attacking aircraft high above the streets of New York, this time plunging from the top of the World Trade Center to his death amidst thousands of horrified onlookers. King Kong won an Oscar for special effects, and the horror and the thrills are brought anew to another generation in this classic and classy production.
"...impressive sets and a believable King Kong..." Videohound's Golden Movie Retriever
"Highly touted special effects..." Leonard Maltin, Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Gui
Editor's Note
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.
Plot Summary
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.
| Features | French Dolby Surround | | Scene Selection | | Interactive Menus | | English 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital | | English Dolby Surround | | Widescreen Version | | English Subtitles | | Theatrical Trailer |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Paramount |
| Release Date: 7/27/1999 |
| Running Time: 134 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1976 | | Catalog ID: 088727 | | UPC: 00097360887273 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 2.35:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Academy Awards (1976) |  | Winner, Best Visual Effects |
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| | Professional Reviews | Sight and Sound
"...Charles Grodin is excellent comic value as the rapacious oil tycoon who bring King Kong to New York..." 09/01/2000 p.61Videohound's Golden Movie Retreiver 0 of 10
An updated remake of the 1933 movie classic that also marks the screen debut of Lange. Impressive sets and a believable King Kong romp around New York City in this film. Watch for Joe Piscopo and quickly for Corbin Bernsen as a reporter.
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