King Kong Escapes

(1967)Directed by Ishirō Honda104 min · GAction, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction
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.

Akira Takaradaas Lt. Commander Jiro Nomura
Mie Hamaas Madame Piranha
Rhodes Reasonas Commander Carl Nelson
Linda Milleras Lieutenant Susan Watson
Hideyo Amamotoas Dr. Who
Yoshibumi Tajimaas Henchman
Sachio Sakaias Henchman
RKRyuji Kitaas SDF General
Ikio Sawamuraas Native
Nadao Kirinoas Henchman
Shōichi Hiroseas Henchman
Kazuo Suzukias Henchman
Tōru Ibukias Henchman
Susumu Kurobeas Henchman
Haruo Nakajimaas King Kong
HSHiroshi Sekitaas Mechani-Kong/Gorosaurus
Kei Taguchias (voice)
Akiko Santoas (voice)
Osman Yusufas Submariner (uncredited)
Tadashi Okabeas Soldier (uncredited)
SKSeishirō Kunoas Soldier (uncredited)
Yasuhisa Tsutsumias General (uncredited)
AHAndrew Hughesas Reporter (uncredited)