The Classic Film Remakes King Kong 1976 Sacrifice to Kong Scene King Kong is a 1976 American monster adventure film produced by Dino De Laurentiis and directed by John Guillermin. It is a remake of the 1933 film of the same name about a giant ape that is captured and taken to New York City for exhibition. Featuring special effects by Carlo Rambaldi. It stars Jeff Bridges, Charles Grodin and Jessica Lange in her first film role. The film was the seventh highest-grossing film of 1976. It won the A