King Kong Escapes (1967)

Name: King Kong Escapes
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1967
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Akira Takarada, Mie Hama, Rhodes Reason, Linda Miller, Hideyo Amamoto

1h 44m Japan, United States of America

Action Fantasy Horror Science Fiction

Plot

Evil mastermind Dr. Who enlists King Kong to extract the elusive Element X from a mine after his own creation, Mechani-Kong, fails. As Kong digs deep into the earth, the clash between the colossal ape and the mechanical foe escalates, culminating in a spectacular showdown atop Tokyo Tower. The fight showcases not just raw power but the ingenuity of Dr. Who’s evil plans, pitting nature against technology in a thrilling spectacle. This adaptation draws inspiration from the beloved Rankin/Bass animated series, blending adventure and action in a captivating narrative.

Cast

Akira Takarada Mie Hama Rhodes Reason Linda Miller Hideyo Amamoto Yoshibumi Tajima Sachio Sakai Ryuji Kita Ikio Sawamura Nadao Kirino Sh?ichi Hirose Kazuo Suzuki T?ru Ibuki Naoya Kusakawa Susumu Kurobe