King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)
Original title: キングコング対ゴジラ
King Kong vs. Godzilla is a 1962 Japanese-language science fiction movie directed by Ishirō Honda, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Tadao Takashima, Kenji Sahara and Yū Fujiki.
The advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, frustrated with the low ratings of their sponsored TV program, seeks a more sensationalist approach. He orders his staff to Faro Island to capture King Kong for exploitation. As Godzilla re-emerges, a media frenzy generates with Pacific looking to capitalize off of the ultimate battle.
Quick answers
What is King Kong vs. Godzilla about?
The advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, frustrated with the low ratings of their sponsored TV program, seeks a more sensationalist approach. He orders his staff to Faro Island to capture King Kong for exploitation. As Godzilla re-emerges, a media frenzy generates with Pacific looking to capitalize off of the ultimate battle.
When was King Kong vs. Godzilla released?
King Kong vs. Godzilla was released on 11 August 1962.
How long is King Kong vs. Godzilla?
King Kong vs. Godzilla runs 1h 37m.
Who made King Kong vs. Godzilla?
King Kong vs. Godzilla was directed by Ishirō Honda.
Cast
- Tadao Takashima as Osamu Sakurai
- Kenji Sahara as Kazuo Fujita
- Yū Fujiki as Kinzaburo Furue
- Ichirō Arishima as Director Tako
- Jun Tazaki as General of the JSDF Eastern Army
- Akihiko Hirata as Dr. Shosuke Shigezawa
- Mie Hama as Fumiko Sakurai
- Akiko Wakabayashi as Tamiye
- Akemi Negishi as Chikiro's Mother
- Yoshio Kosugi as Chief of Faro Island
- Yoshibumi Tajima as Captain of the Shinsei-Maru No. 2
- Ikio Sawamura as Witch Doctor
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