Konga
“Not since "King Kong"...has the screen exploded with such mighty fury and spectacle!”
Synopsis
Dr. Decker returns from Africa after a year, presumed dead. In that year, he discovered a way of growing plants and animals to an enormous size. He brings back a baby chimpanzee to test out his theory. As he has many enemies at home, he decides to use his chimp, 'Konga', to 'get rid of them'. Then Konga grows to gigantic proportions and wreaks havoc all over London!
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Konga ≣ 1961 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-04
Top Cast
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Michael Gough
Dr. Charles Decker
Margo Johns
Margaret
Jess Conrad
Bob Kenton
Claire Gordon
Sandra Banks
Austin Trevor
Dean Foster
Jack Watson
Supt. Brown
George Pastell
Professor Tagore
Vanda Godsell
Bob's Mother
Stanley Morgan
Inspector Lawson
Grace Arnold
Miss Barnesdell
Leonard Sachs
Bob's Father
Nicholas Bennett
Daniel
Kim Tracy
Mary
Rupert Osborne
Eric Kenton
Steven Berkoff
Student on Field Trip (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Lemont
- Screenplay & Story
- Aben Kandel, Herman Cohen
- Original Score
- Gerard Schurmann
- Original Title
- Konga
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Merton Park Studios, American International Pictures, Anglo-Amalgamated
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Lemont
Aben Kandel, Herman Cohen
Gerard Schurmann
Desmond Dickinson
Jack Slade
Herman Cohen, Jim O'Connolly
Department Leadership Roster
John Lemont
Director
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
Jack Slade
Editor
Gerard Schurmann
Original Music Composer
Aben Kandel
Screenplay
Herman Cohen
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Konga
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Konga about?
Dr. Decker returns from Africa after a year, presumed dead. In that year, he discovered a way of growing plants and animals to an enormous size. He brings back a baby chimpanzee to test out his theory. As he has many enemies at home, he decides to use his chimp, 'Konga', to 'get rid of them'. Then Konga grows to gigantic proportions and wreaks havoc all over London!
Who directed Konga?
Konga was directed by John Lemont.
Who stars in Konga?
The principal cast of Konga includes Michael Gough, Margo Johns, Jess Conrad, Claire Gordon, Austin Trevor.
When was Konga released and how long is it?
Konga was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Konga?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Konga was composed by Gerard Schurmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Konga?
Konga holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).