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King Kong Escapes (1968)

Movie"The electronic monster Mechani-Kong boldly challenges the ruler of the South Seas, King Kong!!"
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62
King Kong Escapes
G 1 hr 44 minJul 16th, 1968Fantasy, Horror, Action, Science Fiction
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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.
StarringAkira TakaradaMie HamaRhodes Reason
DirectorIshirō Honda

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 16th, 1968
On DVD & Blu-ray:November 29th, 2005 - Buy DVD
Movie Box Office Gross:$2,800,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:Japanese
Executive Producers:Tomoyuki Tanaka, Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Production Companies:TOHO, Rankin/Bass Productions, Tokyo Laboratory
Movie Tags:
japandinosaurtokusatsutokyo, japankaijumad scientistgiant monstergiant robottropical islandunited nations