King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)

08/11/1962 (JP) • 1h 37m

Science Fiction, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Action

Will you win, Godzilla? Will you win, Kong? The battle of the century!

Overview

The advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, frustrated with the low ratings of their sponsored TV program, seeks a more sensationalist approach. He orders his staff to Faro Island to capture King Kong for exploitation. As Godzilla re-emerges, a media frenzy generates with Pacific looking to capitalize off of the ultimate battle.

Top Billed Cast

Tadao Takashima

Osamu Sakurai

Kenji Sahara

Kazuo Fujita

Yū Fujiki

Kinzaburo Furue

Ichirō Arishima

Director Tako

Jun Tazaki

General Masami Shinzo

Akihiko Hirata

Dr. Shigezawa

Mie Hama

Fumiko Sakurai

Akemi Negishi

Chikiro's Mother


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Part of the Godzilla (Showa) Collection

Includes Godzilla, Godzilla Raids Again, King Kong vs. Godzilla

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$12,550,000.00

Keywords

island

japan

helicopter

octopus

mutant

giant monster

giant lizard

sequel

jungle

tokyo, japan

dinosaur

gojira

kaiju

giant ape

giant octopus

lost world

godzilla

mount fuji, japan

king kong

tokusatsu

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