King Kong

King Kong is a 2005 epic monster film directed, co-written, and produced by Peter Jackson. It is the ninth entry in the King Kong franchise and the second remake of the 1933 film of the same title, the first being the 1976 remake. The film stars Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Colin Hanks, Jamie Bell, and Andy Serkis as the motion-capture performer of Kong. Set in 1933, it follows the story of an ambitious and unscrupulous filmmaker who tricks his cast and hired ship crew into travelling to mysterious Skull Island. There they encounter various prehistoric creatures and a legendary giant gorilla known as Kong, whom they capture and take to New York City to exhibit.

Director

Peter Jackson

Writer

Fran Walsh · Philippa Boyens · Peter Jackson

Cast

Naomi Watts · Jack Black · Adrien Brody

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