King Kong(1976) Guide

: Approximately 95% of Kong’s movements were actually performed by makeup effects artist Rick Baker in a high-quality gorilla suit he designed himself.

: For the finale, over 30,000 extras gathered at the World Trade Center Plaza. Filming was briefly halted by the Port Authority due to concerns that the weight of the crowd might cause the plaza to collapse. Plot & Cast How King Kong Transformed Special Effects - Time Magazine King Kong(1976)

: The production famously built a 40-foot-tall mechanical Kong costing roughly $1.7 million. It was constructed with an aluminum frame, hydraulic hoses, and 460 kg of horse hair. However, it malfunctioned frequently and appears for less than a minute of total screen time. : Approximately 95% of Kong’s movements were actually