King Kong vs. Godzilla
"The Terrifying Battle Between The Mightiest Monsters of All Time!"
Originally released in 1963. King Kong vs. Godzilla is a action/science fiction film. directed by Thomas Montgomery.
Starring Michael Keith, Harry Holcombe, and James Yagi
Synopsis
When an underhanded pharmaceutical company goes to a remote tropical island to steal King Kong for advertising purposes, they get more than they bargained for when the gigantic ape attacks an unsuspecting village and an enormous octopus.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (269 votes)
Budget
$12K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.7M
225.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Directors
Top Cast
Michael Keith
as Eric Carter
Harry Holcombe
as Dr. Arnold Johnson
James Yagi
as Yutaka Omura
Tadao Takashima
as Osamu Sakurai
Kenji Sahara
as Kazuo Fujita (as Keji Sahaka)
IchirΕ Arishima
as Mr. Tako (as Ichiro Arishima)
George Takei
as Osamu Sakurai (voice) (uncredited)
Les Tremayne
as Mr. Tako / Dr. Shigesawa / Dr. Akira Makino / General Masami Shinzo / Commander Roberts / Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Byron Morrow
as Newscaster (uncredited)
Mie Hama
as Fumiko Sakurai (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000
- Revenue
- $2,700,000
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
- Ryder Sound Services, Inc.
- TOHO
- Tokyo Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King Kong vs. Godzilla about?
When an underhanded pharmaceutical company goes to a remote tropical island to steal King Kong for advertising purposes, they get more than they bargained for when the gigantic ape attacks an unsus...
Who directed King Kong vs. Godzilla?
King Kong vs. Godzilla was directed by Thomas Montgomery.
How long is King Kong vs. Godzilla?
King Kong vs. Godzilla has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was King Kong vs. Godzilla released?
King Kong vs. Godzilla was released on June 26, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in King Kong vs. Godzilla?
The main cast of King Kong vs. Godzilla includes Michael Keith, Harry Holcombe, James Yagi, Tadao Takashima, Kenji Sahara.
Is King Kong vs. Godzilla worth watching?
King Kong vs. Godzilla has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 269 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.