King Kong Escapes (1967)
Original title: キングコングの逆襲
King Kong Escapes is a 1967 Japanese-language action movie directed by Ishirō Honda, with a running time of 1h 44m. It stars Akira Takarada, Mie Hama and Rhodes Reason.
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 answers
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 leads to the machine and the real Kong engaging in a tremendous battle atop Tokyo Tower.
When was King Kong Escapes released?
King Kong Escapes was released on 22 July 1967.
How long is King Kong Escapes?
King Kong Escapes runs 1h 44m.
Who made King Kong Escapes?
King Kong Escapes was directed by Ishirō Honda.
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
- Shōichi Hirose as Henchman
- Kazuo Suzuki as Henchman