King Kong Lives (1986)
King Kong Lives is a 1986 fantasy movie directed by John Guillermin, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Linda Hamilton, Brian Kerwin and Peter Elliott.
After falling from the Twin Towers, Kong lies in a coma for ten years. When his heart begins to fail, scientists engineer an artificial heart, and a giant female ape is captured to serve as a source for a blood transfusion. When Kong awakens following his heart transplant, he senses the nearby presence of the female ape and the two escape to wreak havoc together.
Quick answers
What is King Kong Lives about?
After falling from the Twin Towers, Kong lies in a coma for ten years. When his heart begins to fail, scientists engineer an artificial heart, and a giant female ape is captured to serve as a source for a blood transfusion. When Kong awakens following his heart transplant, he senses the nearby presence of the female ape and the two escape to wreak havoc together.
When was King Kong Lives released?
King Kong Lives was released on 16 December 1986.
How long is King Kong Lives?
King Kong Lives runs 1h 45m.
Who made King Kong Lives?
King Kong Lives was directed by John Guillermin.
Where can I watch King Kong Lives?
King Kong Lives is available on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch King Kong Lives
Stream: Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Linda Hamilton as Amy Franklin
- Brian Kerwin as Hank Mitchell
- Peter Elliott as King Kong
- George Antoni as Lady Kong
- John Ashton as Lt. Col. R.T. Nevitt
- Peter Michael Goetz as Dr. Andrew Ingersoll
- Frank Maraden as Dr. Benson Hughes
- Robin Cahall as Mazlansky
- Jimmie Ray Weeks as Major Peete
- Michael Forest as Vance
- Marc Clement as Crew Chief
- Jim Grimshaw as Sergeant