King Kong
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King Kong
Summary
King Kong is a film[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- King Kong's instance of is recorded as film[3].
- King Kong was directed by Merian C. Cooper[4].
- King Kong was directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack[5].
- James Ashmore Creelman wrote the screenplay for King Kong[6].
- Ruth Rose wrote the screenplay for King Kong[7].
- Edgar Wallace wrote the screenplay for King Kong[8].
- King Kong's composer is recorded as Max Steiner[9].
- King Kong is associated with the Pre-Code Hollywood movement[10].
- King Kong's genre is speculative fiction film[11].
- King Kong's genre is kaiju[12].
- King Kong's genre is adventure film[13].
- King Kong's genre is horror film[14].
- King Kong's genre is fantasy film[15].
- King Kong's genre is drama film[16].
- King Kong's genre is science fiction film[17].
- King Kong was followed by The Son of Kong[18].
- A cast member of King Kong was Robert Armstrong[19].
- A cast member of King Kong was Fay Wray[20].
- A cast member of King Kong was Bruce Cabot[21].
- A cast member of King Kong was Frank Reicher[22].
- A cast member of King Kong was James Flavin[23].
- A cast member of King Kong was Sam Hardy[24].
- A cast member of King Kong was Noble Johnson[25].
- A cast member of King Kong was Steve Clemente[26].
- A cast member of King Kong was Etta McDaniel[27].
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Authorship and Creation
Producers include David O. Selznick[28], Merian C. Cooper[29], and Ernest B. Schoedsack[30]. Directors include Merian C. Cooper[4] and Ernest B. Schoedsack[5]. Screenwriters include James Ashmore Creelman[6], Ruth Rose[7], and Edgar Wallace[8]. Cast members include Robert Armstrong[19], Fay Wray[20], Bruce Cabot[21], Frank Reicher[22], James Flavin[23], and Sam Hardy[24].
Publication
Publication dates include April 7, 1933[31], September 8, 1933[32], and 1933[33]. The original language of King Kong was English[34]. Genres include speculative fiction film[11], kaiju[12], adventure film[13], horror film[14], fantasy film[15], and drama film[16]. It is part of National Film Registry[35]. Recorded distribution format include video on demand[36], theatrical release[37], home video release[38], and broadcasting[39].
Subject and Themes
King Kong is associated with the Pre-Code Hollywood movement[10].
Reception
Reviews include 96%[40], 92/100[41], and 7.9/10[42].
Adaptations and Inspiration
King Kong was followed by The Son of Kong[18].
Why It Matters
King Kong has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]