King Kong Lives (1986)

12/16/1986 (US) • 1h 45m

Fantasy, Action, Adventure

America's biggest hero is back... and he is not happy.

Overview

After falling from the Twin Towers, Kong lies in a coma for ten years. When his heart begins to fail, scientists engineer an artificial heart, and a giant female ape is captured to serve as a source for a blood transfusion. When Kong awakens following his heart transplant, he senses the nearby presence of the female ape and the two escape to wreak havoc together.

Top Billed Cast

Linda Hamilton

Amy Franklin

Brian Kerwin

Hank Mitchell

Peter Elliott

King Kong

George Antoni

Lady Kong

John Ashton

Lt. Col. R.T. Nevitt

Peter Michael Goetz

Dr. Andrew Ingersoll

Frank Maraden

Dr. Benson Hughes

Robin Cahall

Mazlansky

Jimmie Ray Weeks

Major Peete


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Part of the King Kong (1976) Collection

Includes King Kong, King Kong Lives

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$10,000,000.00

Revenue

$4,711,220.00

Keywords

pregnancy

sequel

animal abuse

giant animal

military

body torn apart

heart transplant

artificial heart

giant ape

eaten by animal

hunters

king kong

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