King Kong Escapes (1967)

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King Kong is brought in by an evil ruler to dig for precious gems in a mine when the robot MechaKong is unable to do the task. This leads to the machine and the real Kong engaging in a tremendous battle that threatens to level Japan.

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Director:

Ishirô Honda

Writer:

Takeshi Kimura
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21 December 2005 | conor_kiley
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| Great goofy fun
There is nothing about this movie that can be taken seriously but unlike the ugly mess "King Kong Lives" this movie is bright, colorful fun that adults will enjoy as a comedy while the kids will get a blast out of the crazy mayhem.

Just thinking about the plot makes me laugh and watching it is never dull, it has such a no holds barred silliness about it and the new DVD release is stunning. I had no idea just how impressive the look of the film was.

The complaints about the film are rather misguided in many ways and there is some serious confusion about it. The female lead Linda Miller was dubbed by another actress, so the complaints about her performance are a bit moot (though the combination of nutty dialog and weird delivery actually help the film for most since it is so funny).

Also this is not a sequel to King Kong Vs Godzilla, Kong in this film is a myth found to be real (and utilized to dig out a cavern for bizarre reasons that just get funnier the more you think about it).

As a last note for anyone interested in King Kong in any of his incarnations seek out Ray Mortons book "King Kong The History of a Movie Icon" released recently. He actually set aside a chapter of the book detailing this film.

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Trivia

In Spain the film has been re-released twice in cinemas (American version). At first, in 1977 -in all country- with the title 'Renace Y Ahora: King Kong Escapa' and after, in 2016, was a second re-release only in Barcelona (Phenomena) in 35 mm. copy and dubbed version for 1 day.

Quotes

First Submariner: Lieutenant.
Lieutenant Susan Watson: Good morning.
Second Submariner: Boy, with a good looking nurse like that on board, I wouldn't mind running a fever.
Lieutenant Susan Watson: Just remember, sailor. I've got lots of castor oil in sick bay. And you too.
Second Submariner: Y-yes, Sir. Ma'am. Lieutenant.

Goofs

During his fight with the sea snake, Kong doesn't once close his eyes despite all the water splashing into it.

Alternate Versions

The version of the film shown on television deleted Dr. Who's death scene due to its rather gruesome nature. However, it was restored in the DVD release.

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Genres

Adventure | Family | Sci-Fi

Details

Release Date:

19 June 1968

Language

Japanese, English

Country of Origin

Japan, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$2,180,000

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