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 February 2003 | Sargebri
Plenty of Action
This is the second film to feature the "Toho Kong". This film features plenty of action and is pretty much a copy of the original Kong (especially the scene where Kong and his Mecha double climb Tokyo Tower a la the Empire State Building). The big difference is that the girl isn't scared of Kong like Fay Wray was (note, there is no evidence that proves that this Linda Miller is Jackie Gleason's daughter. By all accounts she was a teen-aged model living in Japan at the time who was cast in this film.). Despite the fact that the film lifts several elements from the original, it stands on its own as a pure escapist fun.

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Despite the master villain being named Dr. Who, this film has no connection to Doctor Who (1963).

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

When fighting the dinosaur, the Kong suit is very clearly falling apart. At one point, when the dinosaur throws him off itself and Kong flips over, part of Kong's neck "peels off" and you can see the stuntman inside.

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 | Sci-Fi

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Release Date:

19 June 1968

Language

Japanese, English

Country of Origin

Japan, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$2,180,000

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