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King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)

Original title: キングコング対ゴジラ

NR · 1962-08-11 · 1h 37m · JA
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Will you win, Godzilla? Will you win, Kong? The battle of the century!

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.

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Ishirō HondaDirector
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$12.6M

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Tadao TakashimaTadao TakashimaOsamu SakuraiKenji SaharaKenji SaharaKazuo FujitaYū FujikiYū FujikiKinsaburo FurueIchirō ArishimaIchirō ArishimaTakoJun TazakiJun TazakiGeneral Masami ShinzoAkihiko HirataAkihiko HirataDr. ShigezawaMie HamaMie HamaFumiko SakuraiAkiko WakabayashiAkiko WakabayashiTamiyeAkemi NegishiAkemi NegishiChikiro's MotherYoshio KosugiYoshio KosugiFarou Island ChiefYoshibumi TajimaYoshibumi TajimaYukichi Yamamoto captain of the Shinsei-Maru No. 2Ikio SawamuraIkio SawamuraWitch Doctor

Keywords

SequelMutantHelicopterIslandTokyo, japanGiant monsterJapanGojiraKaijuJungleDinosaurGiant lizardKing kongGiant apeTokusatsuOctopusGodzillaGiant octopusLost worldMount fuji

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Genre affinityAction · Comedy · FantasyTheme affinitySequel · Mutant · HelicopterDialogue densityComedyPacingActionDirector preference222274Actor preference222260 · 222261 · 222262

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Frequently asked questions about King Kong vs. Godzilla

What is King Kong vs. Godzilla about?

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.

How long is King Kong vs. Godzilla?

King Kong vs. Godzilla has a runtime of 97 minutes.