This first remake of the classic 1933 film has gotten such a bad reputation. I didn't think it was that terrible of a film. I liked the change in plot (the ship is going to the island in search of oil, rather than to make a film) and I thought the Oscar-winning special effects were pretty good. Truthfully, I think everyone who has given this film a bad review has only seen the original full screen version, which I'm sure looks terrible. This film looks absolutely amazing in its original 2.35:1 widescreen aspect ratio. Give this film a chance, and don't compare it to the original.
Rated PG for some language and sexual innuendo.
NOTES:
Original aspect ratio: 2.35:1.
United States release date for this film was December 17, 1976.
The film premiered on television in a two-part miniseries with 45 minutes of additional footage.
AWARDS:
ACADEMY AWARDS: Special Achievement Award - Carlo Rambaldi, Glen Robinson, and Frank Van der Veer for visual effects.
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS: Best Cinematography (Richard H. Kline) and Best Sound (Harry W. Tetrick, William L. McCaughey, Aaron Rochin, and Jack Solomon)
GOLDEN GLOBES: Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture - Female (Jessica Lange)
Starring:
Jeff Bridges + Charles Grodin + Jessica Lange + Rene Auberjonois + Jack O'Halloran
Based on an Original Screenplay by
Merian C. Cooper, Edgar Wallace, James Ashmore Creelman, and Ruth Rose
