King Kong Escapes
キングコングの逆襲
“The electronic monster Mechani-Kong boldly challenges the ruler of the South Seas, King Kong!!”
Synopsis
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.
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U.S. Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-19
Top Cast
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Akira Takarada
Lt. Commander Jiro Nomura
Mie Hama
Madame Piranha
Rhodes Reason
Commander Carl Nelson
Linda Miller
Lieutenant Susan Watson
Hideyo Amamoto
Dr. Who
Yoshibumi Tajima
Henchman
Sachio Sakai
Henchman
Ryuji Kita
SDF General
Ikio Sawamura
Native
Nadao Kirino
Henchman
Shōichi Hirose
Henchman
Kazuo Suzuki
Henchman
Tōru Ibuki
Henchman
Naoya Kusakawa
Susumu Kurobe
Henchman
Haruo Nakajima
King Kong
Hiroshi Sekita
Mechani-Kong/Gorosaurus
Kei Taguchi
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 29, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ishirō Honda
- Screenplay & Story
- Takeshi Kimura
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- キングコングの逆襲
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.8M
- Production Studios
- TOHO, Rankin/Bass Productions, Tokyo Laboratory, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ishirō Honda
Takeshi Kimura
Akira Ifukube
Hajime Koizumi
Ryôhei Fujii
Tomoyuki Tanaka, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Ryôhei Fujii
Editor
Takeo Kita
Production Design
Ishirō Honda
Director
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
Hajime Koizumi
Director of Photography
Takeshi Kimura
Screenplay
Teizô Toshimitsu
Costume Design
Eizo Kaimai
Costume Design
Kanju Yagi
Costume Design
Yasuei Yagi
Costume Design
Nobuyuki Yasumaru
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Kong Escapes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King Kong Escapes 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 directed King Kong Escapes?
King Kong Escapes was directed by Ishirō Honda.
Who stars in King Kong Escapes?
The principal cast of King Kong Escapes includes Akira Takarada, Mie Hama, Rhodes Reason, Linda Miller, Hideyo Amamoto.
When was King Kong Escapes released and how long is it?
King Kong Escapes was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did King Kong Escapes make at the box office?
King Kong Escapes grossed $2.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for King Kong Escapes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King Kong Escapes was composed by Akira Ifukube.
What is the age rating and content advisory for King Kong Escapes?
King Kong Escapes holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).