
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
Documentary · History
Overview
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.
Top Cast
Sam Fontana
Sam Fontana
Self - Narrator (voice)
Sam Fontana
Self - Narrator (voice)
Scott MacQueen
Scott MacQueen
Self - Narrator (voice)
Scott MacQueen
Self - Narrator (voice)


Rick Baker
Rick Baker
Self
Rick Baker
Self


Craig Barron
Craig Barron
Self
Craig Barron
Self


Rudy Behlmer
Rudy Behlmer
Self
Rudy Behlmer
Self
Graham Binding
Graham Binding
Self / Sailor #4 - Eaten by Octopus
Graham Binding
Self / Sailor #4 - Eaten by Octopus
Shaun Bolton
Shaun Bolton
Self
Shaun Bolton
Self
Jon Burlingame
Jon Burlingame
Self
Jon Burlingame
Self
Bob Burns
Bob Burns
Self
Bob Burns
Self


Ben Burtt
Ben Burtt
Self
Ben Burtt
Self
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