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RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
8.0 / 10• 2008• 2h 39m•NR• English
DocumentaryHistory
Storyline
The astonishing story of the genesis, production, worldwide success, and legacy of King Kong (1933), directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, a landmark of cinema, one of the most influential motion pictures in history.
Cast & Crew
SF
Sam Fontana
Self - Narrator (voice)
LeadSM
Scott MacQueen
Self - Narrator (voice)
Rick Baker
Self
Craig Barron
Self
Rudy Behlmer
Self
GB
Graham Binding
Self / Sailor #4 - Eaten by Octopus
SB
Shaun Bolton
Self
JB
Jon Burlingame
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. the director's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
