King Kong Lives
“America's biggest hero is back... and he is not happy.”
Synopsis
After falling from the Twin Towers, Kong lies in a coma for ten years. When his heart begins to fail, scientists engineer an artificial heart, and a giant female ape is captured to serve as a source for a blood transfusion. When Kong awakens following his heart transplant, he senses the nearby presence of the female ape and the two escape to wreak havoc together.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
King Kong Lives trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-19
Top Cast
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Linda Hamilton
Amy Franklin
Brian Kerwin
Hank Mitchell
Peter Elliott
King Kong
George Antoni
Lady Kong
John Ashton
Lt. Col. R.T. Nevitt
Peter Michael Goetz
Dr. Andrew Ingersoll
Frank Maraden
Dr. Benson Hughes
Robin Cahall
Mazlansky
Jimmie Ray Weeks
Major Peete
Michael Forest
Vance
Marc Clement
Crew Chief
Jim Grimshaw
Sergeant
Bernard Addison
Captain #1
Michael McClendon
Captain #2
Leon Rippy
Hunter
Duke Ernsberger
Cell Guard #1
Mike Starr
Cell Guard #2
Jessica Lange
Dwan (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 7, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.47x
-$5.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Guillermin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Shusett, Steven Pressfield
- Original Score
- John Scott
- Original Title
- King Kong Lives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.7M
- Production Studios
- DEG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Guillermin
Ronald Shusett, Steven Pressfield, Merian C. Cooper, Edgar Wallace
John Scott
Alec Mills
Malcolm Cooke
Martha De Laurentiis, Dino De Laurentiis, Ronald Shusett
Department Leadership Roster
John Guillermin
Director
John Scott
Original Music Composer
Martha De Laurentiis
Producer
Malcolm Cooke
Editor
Ronald Shusett
Screenplay
Alec Mills
Director of Photography
Peter Murton
Production Design
Steven Pressfield
Screenplay
Clifford Capone
Costume Design
Bud Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Kong Lives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King Kong Lives about?
After falling from the Twin Towers, Kong lies in a coma for ten years. When his heart begins to fail, scientists engineer an artificial heart, and a giant female ape is captured to serve as a source for a blood transfusion. When Kong awakens following his heart transplant, he senses the nearby presence of the female ape and the two escape to wreak havoc together.
Who directed King Kong Lives?
King Kong Lives was directed by John Guillermin.
Who stars in King Kong Lives?
The principal cast of King Kong Lives includes Linda Hamilton, Brian Kerwin, Peter Elliott, George Antoni, John Ashton.
When was King Kong Lives released and how long is it?
King Kong Lives was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of King Kong Lives?
King Kong Lives had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $4.7M at the worldwide box office (0.47 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for King Kong Lives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King Kong Lives was composed by John Scott.
Is King Kong Lives based on a book or true story?
King Kong Lives is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Merian C. Cooper", Characters: "Edgar Wallace".
What is the age rating and content advisory for King Kong Lives?
King Kong Lives holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).