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I'm King Kong!: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper

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This documentary explores the incredible life of Merian C. Cooper, from his time as a soldier and pilot in three different wars, to his exploits in Hollywood, as a director, producer and cinematic innovator.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2005-09-03

Runtime: 57 mins

Director: Christopher Bird, Kevin Brownlow

Spoken language: English

Genres: Documentary

Original title: I'm King Kong!: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper

Production Companies: Photoplay Productions, Turner Classic Movies, Turner Entertainment Co.

Production Countries: United States of America

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