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King Kong vs. Godzilla(1962)

1h 37mScience Fiction, Fantasy, ActionJapanese
6.9/10
343 user ratings

Will you win, Godzilla? Will you win, Kong? The battle of the century!

Overview

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.

Director

Ishirō Honda

Studio

TOHO

Revenue

$13M

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Cast

Tadao Takashima

Tadao Takashima

as Osamu Sakurai

Kenji Sahara

Kenji Sahara

as Kazuo Fujita

Yū Fujiki

Yū Fujiki

as Kinzaburo Furue

Ichirō Arishima

Ichirō Arishima

as Director Tako

Jun Tazaki

Jun Tazaki

as General of the JSDF Eastern Army

Akihiko Hirata

Akihiko Hirata

as Dr. Shosuke Shigezawa

Mie Hama

Mie Hama

as Fumiko Sakurai

Akiko Wakabayashi

Akiko Wakabayashi

as Tamiye

Akemi Negishi

Akemi Negishi

as Chikiro's Mother

Yoshio Kosugi

Yoshio Kosugi

as Chief of Faro Island

Yoshibumi Tajima

Yoshibumi Tajima

as Captain of the Shinsei-Maru No. 2

Ikio Sawamura

Ikio Sawamura

as Witch Doctor

Where to Watch

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1962

Runtime

1h 37m

Language

Japanese

Rating

6.9 / 10

Box Office

$13M

Production Companies

TOHO • Tokyo Laboratory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch King Kong vs. Godzilla?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962).

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.

Who directed King Kong vs. Godzilla?

King Kong vs. Godzilla was directed by Ishirō Honda and released in 1962. It is a science fiction, fantasy, action film.

How long is King Kong vs. Godzilla?

King Kong vs. Godzilla has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

Who stars in King Kong vs. Godzilla?

The cast of King Kong vs. Godzilla includes Tadao Takashima as Osamu Sakurai, Kenji Sahara as Kazuo Fujita, Yū Fujiki as Kinzaburo Furue, Ichirō Arishima as Director Tako, Jun Tazaki as General of the JSDF Eastern Army and more.

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