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King Kong Escapes

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

Starring: Akira Takarada, Mie Hama, Rhodes Reason, Linda Miller, Hideyo Amamoto

Writer: Takeshi Kimura

Release Date:
July 22, 1967
Ratings:
6.2 / 10
Director:
Ishirō Honda
Companies:
TOHO

Overview

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.