King Kong Escapes
1967, Japanese. Directed by Ishirō Honda.
The electronic monster Mechani-Kong boldly challenges the ruler of the South Seas, King Kong!!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch King Kong Escapes
King Kong Escapes isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 July 1967.
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Cast & crew
- Ishirō HondaDirector
- Akira TakaradaLt. Commander Jiro Nomura
- Mie HamaMadame Piranha
- Rhodes ReasonCommander Carl Nelson
- Linda MillerLieutenant Susan Watson
- Hideyo AmamotoDr. Who
- Yoshibumi TajimaHenchman
- Sachio SakaiHenchman
- Ryuji KitaSDF General
- Ikio SawamuraNative
- Nadao KirinoHenchman
- Shōichi HiroseHenchman
- Kazuo SuzukiHenchman
Details
- Released
- 22 July 1967
- Original title
- キングコングの逆襲
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Written by
- Takeshi Kimura
- Box office
- $2.8M
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King Kong Escapes: quick answers
Is King Kong Escapes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is King Kong Escapes?
King Kong Escapes runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does King Kong Escapes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for King Kong Escapes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
King Kong Escapes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
King Kong Escapes is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is King Kong Escapes on?
King Kong Escapes isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 July 1967. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like King Kong Escapes?
If you liked King Kong Escapes, try Gigantis, the Fire Monster, King Kong vs. Godzilla, Pacific Rim: Uprising.
Who directed King Kong Escapes?
King Kong Escapes (1967) was directed by Ishirō Honda and stars Akira Takarada, Mie Hama, Rhodes Reason.