Directed by Merian C. Cooper and released in 1933, King Kong follows a film crew, venturing to the far away island Skull Island to film footage for their next movie. In dong so, however the leading lady is taken as tribute to the island's God, a giant gorilla named Kong. The crew, fearful for the young starlet's safety sets out on a rescue mission that soon gets corrupted by greed and fame, setting off a string of action that will change the lives of everyone involved. Featuring countless camera tricks, terrific props, and ground-breaking stop-motion animation, King Kong is an ageless wonder that still packs a punch 90 years later.
