King Kong: Monster and Myth
« King Kong » : le cœur des ténèbres
Synopsis
In 1933, Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, two audacious and visionary directors, dared to create a motion picture that eclipsed everything seen until then: when King Kong was released, it was celebrated as an artistic and technical revolution and became the first myth created by the young cinematic art.
Top Cast
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Elsa Lepoivre
Self - Narrator (voice)
Ernest B. Schoedsack
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Merian C. Cooper
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia
Self (archive footage)
Marguerite Harrison
Self - Reporter (archive footage)
Ruth Rose
Self - Writer (archive footage)
Willis H. O'Brien
Self - Animator (archive footage)
Fay Wray
Self - Actress (archive footage)
Billy Crystal
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival international du film d'Histoire
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurent Herbiet
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Le Bris, Laurent Herbiet, Michel Cieutat
- Original Title
- « King Kong » : le cœur des ténèbres
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Andaman Films, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurent Herbiet
Michel Le Bris, Laurent Herbiet, Michel Cieutat
Dominique Bouilleret
Erwan Le Gac, Franck Nakache
Philippe de Bourbon
Department Leadership Roster
Laurent Herbiet
Director
Philippe de Bourbon
Producer
Laurent Herbiet
Writer
Erwan Le Gac
Editor
Franck Nakache
Editor
Dominique Bouilleret
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Kong: Monster and Myth
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What is King Kong: Monster and Myth about?
In 1933, Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, two audacious and visionary directors, dared to create a motion picture that eclipsed everything seen until then: when King Kong was released, it was celebrated as an artistic and technical revolution and became the first myth created by the young cinematic art.
Who directed King Kong: Monster and Myth?
King Kong: Monster and Myth was directed by Laurent Herbiet.
Who stars in King Kong: Monster and Myth?
The principal cast of King Kong: Monster and Myth includes Elsa Lepoivre, Ernest B. Schoedsack, Merian C. Cooper, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, Marguerite Harrison.
When was King Kong: Monster and Myth released and how long is it?
King Kong: Monster and Myth was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.