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King Kong (1976)
Directed by John Guillermin
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Overview
An oil company expedition disturbs the peace of a giant ape and brings him back to New York to exploit him.
Rated PG | Length 134 minutes
Actors
Jeff Bridges | Jessica Lange | Charles Grodin | John Randolph | René Auberjonois | Julius Harris | Jack O'Halloran | Ed Lauter | John Agar | Jorge Moreno | Mario Gallo | John Lone | Garry Walberg | Keny Long | Sid Conrad | George S. Whiteman | Wayne Heffley | Todd Baker | Corbin Bernsen | Ray Buktenica | Larry M. Byrd | Peter Cullen | S.C. Dacy | James Dunaway | Ned Gill | Donald F. Glut | Walt Gorney | Shawn McAllister | Eve McVeagh | Larry Naschel | Ira S. Rosenstein | David Roya | David Ulmer | Kristephan Warren-Stevens | Brent Huff | Rick Baker | Dennis Fimple
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2014 | Movie Screen | Digital | Theater | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
First film of G-Fest XXI. I am crazy in love with this movie. I guess I know how Goonies fans feel. There is just so much about this movie that I adore sometimes I don’t understand it. This was the first time I’ve seen it on the big screen since its original release when my dad took me. I still have a very strong memory of that (which could be a big factor in why I love this move so much).
Haven’t watched in its entirety in quite a few years, too many years. I did view a few necessary scenes when I wrote up my piece on bad movies we love for Rupert Pupkin Speaks. Been looking forward to this for some time and was amped when I saw it was scheduled for G-Fest. It’s such a big screen movie too.
Would not have picked this up until recent years but Jessica Lange is essentially doing Marilyn Monroe. It’s quite fascinating to watch. Her acting and character have always been slagged but realizing this puts her in a new light which I can appreciate more (although I never had a problem with her character or acting in this; I like how her character is shallow yet conflicted.).
9 years ago
So awesome you saw this at G-Fest! Jealous!
9 years ago
I would probably go see this film anytime it was showing in a theater. Definitely made for the big screen (and I love it so much).
9 years ago
I would definitely jump at the chance to see this in a theater, even more so if it were in 35mm.
9 years ago
I’m a little surprised a 35mm rep screening hasn’t popped up in recent years either in a marathon or a midnight show. Wonder if being so critically panned keeps it off the radar. Next time I talk to Rusty I’m gonna ask him about adding it to one of his events (I spoke with him last Sunday and right now his future marathons are in question with the loss of The Patio).