The 1976 version of “King Kong” aimed to rival the success of “Jaws.”
The story is set in the 1970s, with updated characters like Fred Wilson and Jack Prescott.
Dwan, played by Jessica Lange, gets caught up in the chaos when Kong takes a liking to her.
The film features action, adventure, fantasy, horror, and science fiction elements.
Despite its effort to compete with “Jaws,” “King Kong” received a PG rating.
The plot revolves around a group that discovers Skull Island and encounters prehistoric monsters.
Kong’s journey to New York City creates havoc and ends in a dramatic showdown atop the World Trade Center.
