King Kong Escapes

The electronic monster Mechani-Kong boldly challenges the ruler of the South Seas, King Kong!!

1967 • 104 min • Action · Fantasy · Horror · Science Fiction

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

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0 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
61 Audience · 115 · 49%

An evil genius forces King Kong to dig for a rare element, leading to a spectacular clash between the mighty ape and his mechanical doppelganger, Mechani-Kong. Their epic battle culminates atop Tokyo Tower, with international agents trying to stop the madness.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Giant monsters fighting can be intense
Some perilous situations for human characters
The mad scientist character is quite sinister

What it models well

Good ultimately triumphs over evil
Courage in the face of danger
Protecting the natural world

Talk about it after

The impact of human interference on nature
What makes a hero?
The ethics of scientific experimentation

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Top billed cast

Director: Ishirō Honda • Crew: Takeshi Kimura

Trailers & clips

U.S. Theatrical Trailer

Reviewer notes

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
It's very easy for us to understand. You see, as ridiculous as it may sound, Kong is a male and, uh, Miss Watson is... Well, see for yourselves, gentlemen. King Kong Escapes is directed by Ishirô Honda and written by Takeshi Kimura. It stars Rhodes Reason, Mie Hama, Linda Miller, Akira Takarada and Hideyo Amamoto. Music is by Akira Ifukube and cinematography by Hajime Koizumi.…
John Chard, TMDB Community