King Kong Escapes

King Kong Escapes

1967 · 104 min · JA · G · 6.1 (116 votes)
Dir. Ishirō Honda · Starring Akira Takarada, Mie Hama, Rhodes Reason, Linda Miller, Hideyo Amamoto, Yoshibumi Tajima · Music Akira Ifukube

“The electronic monster Mechani-Kong boldly challenges the ruler of the South Seas, King Kong!!”

ActionFantasyHorrorScience Fiction

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.

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A wild, retro ride with a giant ape and a menacing robot. Expect over-the-top action, cheesy effects, and a thrilling showdown that defines classic kaiju cinema.

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japangiant monstermad scientistgiant robottokyo, japandinosaurunited nationstropical islandkaijuforeign agenttokyo towerking kongtokusatsucoproduction
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