
Long Live the King
Documentary
Overview
A feature documentary about the enduring appeal of the character King Kong, and how he has inspired so many of the great filmmakers and artists since 1933.
Top Cast


Joe Dante
Joe Dante
himself
Joe Dante
himself


Brian Howe
Brian Howe
himself
Brian Howe
himself


Dana Gould
Dana Gould
himself
Dana Gould
himself


Doug Jones
Doug Jones
himself
Doug Jones
himself
Greg Nicotero
Greg Nicotero
himself
Greg Nicotero
himself


Tom Woodruff Jr.
Tom Woodruff Jr.
himself
Tom Woodruff Jr.
himself


Chris Walas
Chris Walas
himself
Chris Walas
himself


Douglas Tait
Douglas Tait
himself
Douglas Tait
himself


William Stout
William Stout
himself
William Stout
himself
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