King Kong
King Kong is a 2005 epic adventure monster film co-written, produced, and directed by Peter Jackson. It is the eighth entry in the King Kong franchise and the second remake of the 1933 film of the same title, following the 1976 film. The film stars Andy Serkis, Naomi Watts, Jack Black, and Adrien Brody. Set in 1933, it follows the story of an ambitious filmmaker who coerces his cast and hired ship crew to travel to mysterious Skull Island. There they encounter prehistoric creatures and a legendary giant gorilla known as Kong, whom they capture and take to New York City.
Plot
In 1933, during the Great Depression, struggling New York City vaudeville performer Ann Darrow is hired by financially troubled filmmaker Carl Denham to star in a film with actor Bruce Baxter. Ann is hesitant to join the picture until she learns her favorite playwright, Jack Driscoll, is the screenwriter. Filming takes place on the SS Venture, under Captain Englehorn, and under Carl's pretense it will be sailing to Singapore. In truth, Carl intends to film the mysterious Skull Island. Captain Englehorn reconsiders the voyage, prompted by his crew's speculation of trouble ahead. During the voyage, Ann and Jack fall in love.
Awards
Cast
- Adrien Brody
- Andy Serkis
- Bob Burns III
- Christian Rivers
- Colin Hanks
- Craig Hall
- David Dennis
- Eddie Campbell
- Evan Parke
- Frank Darabont
- Howard Shore
- Jack Black
- Jamie Bell
- Jed Brophy
- Jim Knobeloch
- John Clarke
- John Sumner
- Kyle Chandler
- Lobo Chan
- Louis Sutherland
- Mark Hadlow
- Naomi Watts
- Peter Jackson
- Rick Baker
- Rick Porras
- Thomas Kretschmann
- Tom Hobbs
- Vicky Haughton