In this 1976 adventure film directed by John Guillermin, an ambitious oil company executive leads an expedition to a mysterious island in search of untapped resources. The team encounters a colossal ape, which becomes the center of a dramatic struggle between nature and human ambition. Starring Jeff Bridges and Jessica Lange in her film debut, the movie is noted for its impressive special effects for the time. While it didn’t win any major awards, it remains a notable entry in the monster movie genre. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.