The King Kong That Appeared in Edo
江戸に現れたキングコング
Synopsis
A lost film considered one of Japan's first Tokusatsu films. The effects were done by Fuminori Ohashi, who claims to have been a modeling consultant for Godzilla 1954 (this claim is disputed by modeler Eizo Kaimai and art staff member Shinji Hiruma). The film's synopsis published in the March 1938 issue of Kinema Junpo indicates that the "Kong" featured in this film was not actually a giant monster.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
KING KONG APPEARS IN EDO (1938) Surviving Footage 江戸に現れたキングコング
Type: Clip • Published 2012-12-19
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Eizaburo Matsumoto
Misato Magonojo
Fuminori Ōhashi
Anthropoid
Reizaburo Ichikawa
Toba Hyoei
Reiko Mishima
Chinami
Shojiro Ogata
Kuroami the Hunchback
Yasutaro Yagi
Inoue Ginbei
Noboru Takashima
Kawasaki Yuzuru
Keinosuke Yashiro
Segawa Kinnosuke
Shotaro Shiba
Azuma Tetsusaburo
Shin Taga
Nakazawa Shinjûro
Ryutaro Hibiki
Matsudaira Izunokami
Keisuke Matsudaira
Clerk at charcoal shop
Kikutarô Yoshii
Clerk at soy sauce shop
Do Jitsukawa
Rice Shop Apprentice
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sôya Kumagai
- Screenplay & Story
- Daijô Aoyama
- Original Title
- 江戸に現れたキングコング
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Zensho Kinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sôya Kumagai
Daijô Aoyama
Department Leadership Roster
Daijô Aoyama
Writer
Sôya Kumagai
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The King Kong That Appeared in Edo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King Kong That Appeared in Edo
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What is The King Kong That Appeared in Edo about?
A lost film considered one of Japan's first Tokusatsu films. The effects were done by Fuminori Ohashi, who claims to have been a modeling consultant for Godzilla 1954 (this claim is disputed by modeler Eizo Kaimai and art staff member Shinji Hiruma). The film's synopsis published in the March 1938 issue of Kinema Junpo indicates that the "Kong" featured in this film was not actually a giant monster.
Who directed The King Kong That Appeared in Edo?
The King Kong That Appeared in Edo was directed by Sôya Kumagai.
Who stars in The King Kong That Appeared in Edo?
The principal cast of The King Kong That Appeared in Edo includes Eizaburo Matsumoto, Fuminori Ōhashi, Reizaburo Ichikawa, Reiko Mishima, Shojiro Ogata.
When was The King Kong That Appeared in Edo released and how long is it?
The King Kong That Appeared in Edo was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 50m.