content: UNITED STATES
                         SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
  
                                WASHINGTON, DC 20549
  
  
                                   _______________
  
  
                                      FORM 8-K
  
                                   CURRENT REPORT
                       PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                           SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  
  
  
           Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)  July 24, 1997
  
  
                               AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC.
               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
  
                                          
          DELAWARE         01-8747           43-1304369
  (State or  Other Jurisdiction             (Commission   (IRS Employer
         of Incorporation)File Number   Identification No.)
  
  
  
  
  
  106 W. 14TH  STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO      64105-1977
  (Address of Principal Executive Offices)  (Zip Code)
  
  
  Registrant's telephone number, including area code      (816) 221-4000
  ITEM 5.  Other Events
  
       The Company and Planet Hollywood International, Inc. ("Planet Hollywood")
  have issued a joint press release dated July 24, 1997 respecting a joint venture
  for the development of entertainment and entertainment-related properties
  surrounding AMC-operated megaplex theatres and Planet Hollywood-operated theme
  restaurants.
  
  
  ITEM 7.  Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits
  
       (c)  Exhibits
  
            99.1  News Release dated July 24, 1997 released by the Company and
  Planet Hollywood.
  
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                     SIGNATURES
                                          
  
       Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1994, the
  Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
  undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
  
  
                                AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC.
  
  
  
  Date:   August 8, 1997        By: /s/ Richard L. Obert
                                      Richard L. Obert
                                      Senior Vice President and
                                      Chief Accounting and
                                      Information Officer
                                          
     PLANET HOLLYWOOD AND AMC ENTERTAINMENT FORM 50/50 JOINT VENTURE TO DEVELOP
                               "PLANET MOVIES BY AMC"
           Exciting New Concept Will Combine Moviegoing, Dining and Retail
  
  ORLANDO, Fl. and KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 24, 1997) - Planet Hollywood
  International, Inc. (Nasdaq:PHII) and AMC Entertainment Inc. (Amex:AEN) today
  announced the formation of a joint venture to develop, own and operate a unique,
  integrated moviegoing, dining and retail concept worldwide.
  
  The new complexes, which will be branded "Planet Movies by AMC", will create a
  new out-of-home entertainment experience combining AMC's industry-leading
  megaplex with Planet Hollywood-theming, as well as additional exciting dining,
  retail and entertainment opportunities. The new concept creates, through one
  location, diverse choices of exciting out-of-home entertainment.
  
  The movie-themed experience will begin the moment a guest arrives and will
  extend through the entire visit. In addition to the latest in sight and sound
  technology and comfort and convenience amenities, the theatre component is
  anticipated to feature traditional and alternative concession fare, movie
  memorabilia, and unique theming that combines the world of movies and movie
  celebrities with characteristics of the Planet Hollywood and AMC brands. The
  restaurant and retail component is projected to include two themed sit-down
  restaurants including Planet Hollywoods's restaurant concepts, and additional
  movie and entertainment-based retailers.
  
  The joint venture combines two of the world's premier brands to capitalize on
  global fascination with movies and movie celebrities and the growing consumer
  appetite for quality leisure-time activities.  The partnership will leverage
  the operating strengths of both companies through synergistic businesses,
  marketing and promotions.
  
  Keith Barish, chairman of Planet Hollywood commented, "The Planet Hollywood
  strategy of on-going celebrity involvement together with the synergies of co-
  branded locations will enhance the entertainment experience. The venture has
  enormous potential, and we are excited to work with AMC Entertainment."
  
  "We believe this exciting new concept will offer consumers the next evolution
  in location-based entertainment, allowing the venture to secure premier sites
  worldwide," stated Stan Durwood, chairman and chief executive officer of AMC
  Entertainment.  "By combining with the immense talents and resources of Planet
  Hollywood, we are creating a totally new leisure-time experience."
  
  The venture plans to open complexes worldwide with the objective of having icon
  locations in major metropolitan and other select areas.  To initiate the
  venture, seven existing AMC megaplex theatres with more than 150 screens will be
  re-branded under a license arrangement to incorporate certain elements of the
  new concept.  The initial seven re-branded locations will include markets such
  as Orlando, Florida. The AMC Pleasure Island 24 megaplex in Orlando is situated
  directly across from Planet Hollywood's most successful restaurant and retail
  unit and adjacent to Disney's Pleasure Island.
  
  The venture will own and operate all subsequent units including 8 to 10
  complexes with 200 to 250 screens over the next 18 to 24 months. Over the longer
  term, the venture anticipates rolling out units at the rate of 5 to 10 per year.
  
  Planet Hollywood is a creator and worldwide developer of consumer brands that
  capitalize on the universal appeal of movies, sports and other entertainment-
  based themes.
  
  AMC Entertainment is a worldwide leader in motion picture exhibition with 2,045
  screens in 230 theatres in 23 states, District of Columbia, Portugal and Japan.
  
  Certain statements contained herein are forward-looking statements that are made
  pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
  Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks
  and uncertainties that may cause the joint venture and its partners actual
  results in future periods or plans for future periods to differ materially from
  what is currently anticipated. Those risks include, among others, risks
  associated with the timing of and costs associated with new location openings,
  availability of sites and general competitive factors and a change in retailer,
  landlord or consumer acceptance of the joint venture and its partners products
  and services.
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text: UNITED STATES
                         SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
  
                                WASHINGTON, DC 20549
  
                                   _______________
  
                                      FORM 8-K
  
                                   CURRENT REPORT
                       PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                           SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  
           Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)  July 24, 1997
  
                               AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC.
               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
  
                                          
          DELAWARE         01-8747           43-1304369
  (State or  Other Jurisdiction             (Commission   (IRS Employer
         of Incorporation)File Number   Identification No.)
  
  106 W. 14TH  STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO      64105-1977
  (Address of Principal Executive Offices)  (Zip Code)
  
  Registrant's telephone number, including area code      (816) 221-4000
  ITEM 5.  Other Events
  
       The Company and Planet Hollywood International, Inc. ("Planet Hollywood")
  have issued a joint press release dated July 24, 1997 respecting a joint venture
  for the development of entertainment and entertainment-related properties
  surrounding AMC-operated megaplex theatres and Planet Hollywood-operated theme
  restaurants.
  
  ITEM 7.  Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits
  
       (c)  Exhibits
  
            99.1  News Release dated July 24, 1997 released by the Company and
  Planet Hollywood.
  
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                     SIGNATURES
                                          
  
       Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1994, the
  Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
  undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
  
                                AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC.
  
  Date:   August 8, 1997        By: /s/ Richard L. Obert
                                      Richard L. Obert
                                      Senior Vice President and
                                      Chief Accounting and
                                      Information Officer
                                          
     PLANET HOLLYWOOD AND AMC ENTERTAINMENT FORM 50/50 JOINT VENTURE TO DEVELOP
                               "PLANET MOVIES BY AMC"
           Exciting New Concept Will Combine Moviegoing, Dining and Retail
  
  ORLANDO, Fl. and KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 24, 1997) - Planet Hollywood
  International, Inc. (Nasdaq:PHII) and AMC Entertainment Inc. (Amex:AEN) today
  announced the formation of a joint venture to develop, own and operate a unique,
  integrated moviegoing, dining and retail concept worldwide.
  
  The new complexes, which will be branded "Planet Movies by AMC", will create a
  new out-of-home entertainment experience combining AMC's industry-leading
  megaplex with Planet Hollywood-theming, as well as additional exciting dining,
  retail and entertainment opportunities. The new concept creates, through one
  location, diverse choices of exciting out-of-home entertainment.
  
  The movie-themed experience will begin the moment a guest arrives and will
  extend through the entire visit. In addition to the latest in sight and sound
  technology and comfort and convenience amenities, the theatre component is
  anticipated to feature traditional and alternative concession fare, movie
  memorabilia, and unique theming that combines the world of movies and movie
  celebrities with characteristics of the Planet Hollywood and AMC brands. The
  restaurant and retail component is projected to include two themed sit-down
  restaurants including Planet Hollywoods's restaurant concepts, and additional
  movie and entertainment-based retailers.
  
  The joint venture combines two of the world's premier brands to capitalize on
  global fascination with movies and movie celebrities and the growing consumer
  appetite for quality leisure-time activities.  The partnership will leverage
  the operating strengths of both companies through synergistic businesses,
  marketing and promotions.
  
  Keith Barish, chairman of Planet Hollywood commented, "The Planet Hollywood
  strategy of on-going celebrity involvement together with the synergies of co-
  branded locations will enhance the entertainment experience. The venture has
  enormous potential, and we are excited to work with AMC Entertainment."
  
  "We believe this exciting new concept will offer consumers the next evolution
  in location-based entertainment, allowing the venture to secure premier sites
  worldwide," stated Stan Durwood, chairman and chief executive officer of AMC
  Entertainment.  "By combining with the immense talents and resources of Planet
  Hollywood, we are creating a totally new leisure-time experience."
  
  The venture plans to open complexes worldwide with the objective of having icon
  locations in major metropolitan and other select areas.  To initiate the
  venture, seven existing AMC megaplex theatres with more than 150 screens will be
  re-branded under a license arrangement to incorporate certain elements of the
  new concept.  The initial seven re-branded locations will include markets such
  as Orlando, Florida. The AMC Pleasure Island 24 megaplex in Orlando is situated
  directly across from Planet Hollywood's most successful restaurant and retail
  unit and adjacent to Disney's Pleasure Island.
  
  The venture will own and operate all subsequent units including 8 to 10
  complexes with 200 to 250 screens over the next 18 to 24 months. Over the longer
  term, the venture anticipates rolling out units at the rate of 5 to 10 per year.
  
  Planet Hollywood is a creator and worldwide developer of consumer brands that
  capitalize on the universal appeal of movies, sports and other entertainment-
  based themes.
  
  AMC Entertainment is a worldwide leader in motion picture exhibition with 2,045
  screens in 230 theatres in 23 states, District of Columbia, Portugal and Japan.
  
  Certain statements contained herein are forward-looking statements that are made
  pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
  Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks
  and uncertainties that may cause the joint venture and its partners actual
  results in future periods or plans for future periods to differ materially from
  what is currently anticipated. Those risks include, among others, risks
  associated with the timing of and costs associated with new location openings,
  availability of sites and general competitive factors and a change in retailer,
  landlord or consumer acceptance of the joint venture and its partners products
  and services.