Plot
When a research ship is sent to explore an island thought to be rich in oil, paleontologist Jack Prescott sneaks aboard, having heard strange rumors about the island. En route, the crew rescues Dwan, the sole survivor of a shipwreck. When they arrive, they find native people living in fear of a monster called Kong. The natives kidnap Dwan and sacrifice her to what turns out to be an enormous ape. Dwan is eventually rescued, and the ape captured for a gala exhibit.
Written by
James Ashmore Creelman, Ruth Rose, Merian C. Cooper
Directed by
John Guillermin
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Paramount, Dino De Laurentiis Company
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 5 wins & 3 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
36,790
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
61
Popularity
NA