King Kong Escapes
"The electronic monster Mechani-Kong boldly challenges the ruler of the South Seas, King Kong!!"
Originally released in 1967. King Kong Escapes is a action/fantasy film. directed by Ishirō Honda.
Starring Akira Takarada, Mie Hama, and Rhodes Reason
Synopsis
An adaptation of the Rankin/Bass cartoon, "The King Kong Show". King Kong is brought in by the evil Dr. Who to dig for Element X in a mine when the robot Mechani-Kong is unable to do the task. This leads to the machine and the real Kong engaging in a tremendous battle atop Tokyo Tower.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 22, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (107 votes)
Box Office
$2.8M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Akira Takarada
as Lt. Commander Jiro Nomura
Mie Hama
as Madame Piranha
Rhodes Reason
as Commander Carl Nelson
Linda Miller
as Lieutenant Susan Watson
Hideyo Amamoto
as Dr. Who
Yoshibumi Tajima
as Henchman
Sachio Sakai
as Henchman
Ryuji Kita
as SDF General
Ikio Sawamura
as Native
Nadao Kirino
as Henchman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $2,800,000
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Rankin/Bass Productions
- Tokyo Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King Kong Escapes about?
An adaptation of the Rankin/Bass cartoon, "The King Kong Show". King Kong is brought in by the evil Dr. Who to dig for Element X in a mine when the robot Mechani-Kong is unable to do the task. This...
Who directed King Kong Escapes?
King Kong Escapes was directed by Ishirō Honda.
How long is King Kong Escapes?
King Kong Escapes has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was King Kong Escapes released?
King Kong Escapes was released on July 22, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in King Kong Escapes?
The main cast of King Kong Escapes includes Akira Takarada, Mie Hama, Rhodes Reason, Linda Miller, Hideyo Amamoto.
Is King Kong Escapes worth watching?
King Kong Escapes has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 107 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.