In the 1976 film "King Kong," the Empire State Building plays a pivotal role. This iconic skyscraper, located at 20 W 34th St, is the setting for the film's climactic showdown. Kong, the giant ape, is brought to New York City as a spectacle, but he breaks free and, with Jessica Lange's character Dwan in hand, climbs to the top of the Empire State Building. The climactic scene, with Kong swatting at helicopters while perched atop the building, is one of the most iconic in film history. It's a poignant commentary on the clash between nature and civilization, and the often destructive consequences of human ambition.