King Kong

Dino de Laurentiis-produced updating of the 1933 classic stars Jeff Bridges as Jack Prescott, an anti-establishment paleontologist who stows away on a petroleum-scouting expedition to a newly discovered Pacific island that is home to the titular giant primate. Jessica Lange (in her film debut) co-stars as down-and-out actress Dwan, who becomes the object of Kong's affections. With Charles Grodin, Rene Auberjonois. Theatrical version; 134 min./Extended version; 182 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Two-disc set.