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RESTORED! • REMASTERED! • AND WITH DVD EXTRAS! New 7-Part King Kong Documentary • New Merian C. Cooper Biography ar/Expert Commentaries on King Kong and Mighty Joe Young • 2 New Mighty Joe Young Featurettes. KING KONG TWO-DISC SPECIAL EDITION Rumbles with dinosaurs. Swats at airplanes from atop the Empire State Building. Kong reigns in the classic that remains astonishingly exciting and touching. Adventure runs in the family! A return expedition to Skul Island seeks jewels. but finds something - someone! — even more remarkable: MIGHTY JOE YOUNG Academy Award" (1949): Best Special Efects From creators of the two classic Kongs! A giant African ape becomes a Hollywood sensation and a life-saving hero.
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Disc 1
DVDKing Kong (1933)
100 min
AdventureFantasyHorror
Adventurous filmmaker Carl Denham sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before. Alongside his leading lady Ann Darrow and his first mate Jack Driscoll, they arrive on an island and discover a legendary creature said to be neither beast nor man. Denham captures the monster to be displayed on Broadway as King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world.
Synopsis via TMDB
Credits
Director
Ernest B. Schoedsack
Merian C. Cooper
Writer
James Ashmore Creelman
Ruth Rose
Cast
Robert Armstrongas Carl Denham
Fay Wrayas Ann Darrow
Bruce Cabotas Jack Driscoll
Frank Reicheras Captain Englehorn
Victor Wongas Ship's Cook Charlie
James Flavinas Mate Briggs
Sam Hardyas Charles Weston
Noble Johnsonas Skull Island Native Chief
Steve Clementeas Skull Island Witch Doctor
Roscoe Atesas Press Photographer (uncredited)
Cinematographer
Edward Linden
J.O. Taylor
Vernon L. Walker
Composer
Max Steiner
Editor
Ted Cheesman
Producer
Merian C. Cooper
Ernest B. Schoedsack
Disc 2
DVDRKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” (2008)
159 min
DocumentaryHistory
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.
Synopsis via TMDB
Credits
Writer
Phil Savenick
Ron Magid
Cast
Sam Fontanaas Self - Narrator (voice)
Scott MacQueenas Self - Narrator (voice)
Rick Bakeras Self
Craig Barronas Self
Rudy Behlmeras Self
Graham Bindingas Self / Sailor #4 - Eaten by Octopus
Shaun Boltonas Self
Jon Burlingameas Self
Bob Burnsas Self
Ben Burttas Self
Cinematographer
Adam Clark
Editor
Curtis Bisel
Michael Klaumann
Jamie Selkirk
Jabez Olssen
Kevin Lee Miller
Producer
Eric Young
Jon Mefford
Tara Tremaine
Peter Jackson
Michael Pellerin
Phil Savenick
Kevin Lee Miller
I'm King Kong!: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper (2005)
57 min
Documentary
This documentary explores the incredible life of Merian C. Cooper, from his time as a soldier and pilot in three different wars, to his exploits in Hollywood, as a director, producer and cinematic innovator.
Synopsis via TMDB
Credits
Director
Christopher Bird
Kevin Brownlow
Cast
Merian C. Cooperas Self (archive footage)
Alec Baldwinas Narrator
David Strohmaieras Self
Disc 3
DVDThe Son of Kong (1933)
70 min
AdventureActionHorrorFamilyScience FictionThriller
Beleaguered adventurer Carl Denham returns to the island where he found King Kong.
Synopsis via TMDB
Credits
Director
Ernest B. Schoedsack
Writer
Ruth Rose
Cast
Robert Armstrongas Carl Denham
Helen Mackas Hilda Peterson
Frank Reicheras Captain Englehorn
John Marstonas Captain Nils Helstrom
Victor Wongas Charlie the Cook
Ed Bradyas Bo'sun Red
Steve Clementeas Native Witch King (uncredited)
Noble Johnsonas Native Chief (uncredited)
Lee Kohlmaras Mickey the 2nd Process Server (uncredited)
Gertrude Shortas Persistent Reporter (uncredited)
Cinematographer
Vernon L. Walker
Edward Linden
J.O. Taylor
Composer
Max Steiner
Editor
Ted Cheesman
Producer
Merian C. Cooper
Disc 4
DVDMighty Joe Young (1949)
94 min
AdventureFantasyDramaAction
A young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla named Joe from an infant. Years later, she brings him to Hollywood to become a star.
Synopsis via TMDB
Credits
Director
Ernest B. Schoedsack
Writer
Ruth Rose
Cast
Terry Mooreas Jill Young
Ben Johnsonas Gregg Johnson
Robert Armstrongas Max O'Hara
Frank McHughas Windy
Douglas Fowleyas Jones
Denis Greeneas Crawford
Paul Guilfoyleas Smith
Nestor Paivaas Brown
Regis Toomeyas John Young
Lora Lee Michelas Jill (as a child)
Cinematographer
J. Roy Hunt
Composer
Roy Webb
Editor
Ted Cheesman
Producer
Merian C. Cooper
Release Details
- Packaging
- Box Set
- Film year
- 1933
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- Date added
- July 14, 2026
