“That licks us.” – Denham, King Kong ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from King Kong 1933

Denham

[while Kong climbs the Empire State Building]

That licks us.

Driscoll

There's one thing we haven't thought of.

Police Officer

What?

Driscoll

Airplanes. If he should put Ann down, and they could fly close enough to pick him off without hitting her...

Police Officer

You're right, planes...

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