The Son of Kong (1933): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Son of Kong is a 1933 adventure comedy directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack, starring Robert Armstrong, Frank Reicher and Victor Wong. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m (70 min)
- Director
- Ernest B. Schoedsack
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Son of Kong About?
The premise of The Son of Kong without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the turmoil of 1930s New York, an idealistic American adventurer named Richard and a free-spirited Constance discover an unexpected connection. Their romance blossoms against a backdrop of shifting cultural boundaries, forging a bond between two disparate worlds and offering a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos.
The Son of Kong Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gorilla
- stop motion animation
- giant ape
- sequel
- drunken argument
- process server
- ship
- animals family
- mutiny
- second part
- triceratops
- monster
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- quicksand
- treasure
- earthquake
- guilt
- monkey
- dinosaur
- death of father
- diamond
- cigar smoking
- deception
- 1930s
- singer
- drinking
- tent
- rescue
- rowboat
- coconut
- shotgun
- campfire
- kaiju
- creature feature
- king kong character
- giant gorilla
- tokusatsu
- pre code
- movie producer
- skull island
- pre code film
- giant monster sci fi
- monster horror
- island adventure
- jungle adventure
- island
- animal name in title
- orchestral music score
- poster
- indictment
- death of title character
The Son of Kong Cast
Robert Armstrong leads the cast, with Frank Reicher and Victor Wong. Directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ernest B. Schoedsack
Also Starring in The Son of Kong
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The Son of Kong Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Son of Kong 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 4.3
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TMDB 54% User score
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The Son of Kong Plot Summary
What happens in The Son of Kong from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Several months after the disastrous encounter that brought Kong to Manhattan, Carl Denham (Robert Armstrong) is hiding from his relentless debtors in a boarding house. With numerous lawsuits looming over him, he is facing indictment by a grand jury for the catastrophic destruction caused by Kong. Seizing an unexpected opportunity when Capt. Englehorn (Frank Reicher) proposes a voyage to the South Pacific to embark on a new career as merchants, Denham eagerly accepts, bringing along the ship’s chef, Charlie (Victor Wong).
Full summary
The whole story of The Son of Kong, scene by scene
The Son of Kong Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Mick Garris on SON OF KONG
How Well Do You Know The Son of Kong?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character trying to escape financial ruin?
The Son of Kong Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “O Filho de Kong” and “El hijo de King Kong”.
- Also known as
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- O Filho de Kong
- El hijo de King Kong
- Син Конга
- King Kong - Le Fils de Kong
- Le Fils de Kong
- El hijo de Kong
- King Kongs Sohn
- Il figlio di King Kong
- O Filho de King Kong
- Син Конґа
- Сын Кинг Конга
- 金刚之子
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- 킹콩의 아들
- پسر کونگ
- 金剛之子
- El fill de King Kong
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The Son of Kong FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Son of Kong, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Son of Kong?
The Son of Kong runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
When was The Son of Kong released?
The Son of Kong was released on December 22, 1933.
Who directed The Son of Kong?
The Son of Kong was directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack.
More films by Ernest B. Schoedsack Who is in the cast of The Son of Kong?
The Son of Kong stars Robert Armstrong, Frank Reicher and Victor Wong, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Son of Kong rated?
The Son of Kong has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 50 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does The Son of Kong have a post-credit scene?
No. The Son of Kong has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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