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King Kong (1933)
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Arguably the monster movie of all time, this abiding take on Beauty and the Beast has a mythic power that belies its years. At its heart is the amazing ape (and dinosaur) animation of Willis O'Brien, his cutting-edge model work the CGI of its day, but it's the tragic story that stays etched on the memory. Robert Armstrong's Hollywood film-maker imperils starlet Fay Wray on a prehistoric island in his bid to turn a local legend into a hit on celluloid. Taking the giant gorilla Kong back to civilisation for entrepreneurial gain is bad for all concerned, not least the captive creature who ends up on top of the Empire State Building in one of cinema's greatest climaxes. This thrilling adventure with a good heart offers an early eco-message. AC
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Running time
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100mins
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Country of origin
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US
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Genre
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Classic Fantasy Adventure
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Alternate title
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Kong WT,
The Beast WT,
The Eighth Wonder WT
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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James Creelman, Ruth Rose, from an idea by Merian C Cooper, Edgar Wallace
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