For years, American filmmaker and showman Carl Denham has been recognized for his movies of untamed nature, shot in exotic locations around the globe.
Now, in late 1932, heâs about to embark on his most dangerous gamble â to film the movie that could make or ruin his reputation. Along with first mate, Jack Driscoll, a camera crew, and actress Ann Darrow, guided only by an arcane map, Denham sets sail for the lost world of Skull Island.What they encounter there exceeds even their wildest nightmares.
The islandâs peninsula is shielded by a giant Wall, built by a long-vanished civilization, which protects the inhabitants from something on the other side - something monstrous, all-powerfulâŚand terribly alive. Danger becomes deadly when Denham, Driscoll, and the beautiful Ann Darrow come face-to-face with the beast-god of Skull Island, King Kong.
Since its release in 1933, Merian, C. Cooperâs film King Kong has shocked and delighted generations of movie fans, setting the standard against which all special effects movies have been judged ever since.
Merian C. Cooperâs King Kong, fully authorized by Cooperâs estate, is a full, expanded rewrite of the 1932 novel, bringing his original vision back to todayâs fans.
Merian C. Cooper's King Kong - Joe DeVito & Brad Strickland
For years, American filmmaker and showman Carl Denham has been recognized for his movies of untamed nature, shot in exotic locations around the globe.
Now, in late 1932, heâs about to embark on his most dangerous gamble â to film the movie that could make or ruin his reputation. Along with first mate, Jack Driscoll, a camera crew, and actress Ann Darrow, guided only by an arcane map, Denham sets sail for the lost world of Skull Island.What they encounter there exceeds even their wildest nightmares.
The islandâs peninsula is shielded by a giant Wall, built by a long-vanished civilization, which protects the inhabitants from something on the other side - something monstrous, all-powerfulâŚand terribly alive. Danger becomes deadly when Denham, Driscoll, and the beautiful Ann Darrow come face-to-face with the beast-god of Skull Island, King Kong.
Since its release in 1933, Merian, C. Cooperâs film King Kong has shocked and delighted generations of movie fans, setting the standard against which all special effects movies have been judged ever since.
Merian C. Cooperâs King Kong, fully authorized by Cooperâs estate, is a full, expanded rewrite of the 1932 novel, bringing his original vision back to todayâs fans.