Long Live the King(2016)
The legacy of the mighty Kong.
A feature documentary about the enduring appeal of the character King Kong, and how he has inspired so many of the great filmmakers and artists since 1933.
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A feature documentary about the enduring appeal of the character King Kong, and how he has inspired so many of the great filmmakers and artists since 1933.
Release Date
2016-10-01
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5.2
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The legacy of the mighty Kong.
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English
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