RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”

RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” (2008)

11/10/2008
Documentary, History
2h 39m

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.

  • Ron MagidWriter
  • Phil SavenickWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • cinema on cinema
  • filmmaking
  • old hollywood
  • hollywood history
  • usa cinema
  • king kong

Top Billed Cast

Sam Fontana

Self - Narrator (voice)

Scott MacQueen

Self - Narrator (voice)

Rick Baker

Rick Baker

Self

Craig Barron

Craig Barron

Self

Rudy Behlmer

Rudy Behlmer

Self

Graham Binding

Self / Sailor #4 - Eaten by Octopus

Shaun Bolton

Self

Jon Burlingame

Self

Bob Burns

Self

Ben Burtt

Ben Burtt

Self

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