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King Kong Escapes

G19671h 44mIshirō Honda
IMDb 5.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 63%

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

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.

ActionFantasyHorrorScience Fiction
JapanGiant MonsterMad ScientistGiant RobotTokyo, JapanDinosaurUnited NationsTropical IslandKaijuForeign Agent

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What is King Kong Escapes (1967) 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.

Who stars in King Kong Escapes?

King Kong Escapes stars Akira Takarada (Lt. Commander Jiro Nomura), Mie Hama (Madame Piranha), Rhodes Reason (Commander Carl Nelson), Linda Miller (Lieutenant Susan Watson), Hideyo Amamoto (Dr. Who). The film was directed by Ishirō Honda.

How long is King Kong Escapes?

King Kong Escapes has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1967. It is rated G.

Is King Kong Escapes worth watching?

King Kong Escapes holds an IMDb rating of 5.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 63. Fans of Action, Fantasy, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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