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King Kong Escapes (1967)

Film · 1967 · 104 min · G · Action · Fantasy · Horror

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.

Directed by Ishirō Honda

Starring Akira Takarada, Mie Hama, Rhodes Reason, Linda Miller, Hideyo Amamoto, Yoshibumi Tajima, Sachio Sakai, Ryuji Kita

Release dates in the United States

In cinemas16 July 1968
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release29 November 2005
First release anywhere22 July 1967

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