King Kong vs. Godzilla(1962)
“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
Cast
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
Akihiko Hirata
as Dr. Shosuke Shigezawa
Mie Hama
as Fumiko Sakurai
Akiko Wakabayashi
as Tamiye
Akemi Negishi
as Chikiro's Mother
Yoshio Kosugi
as Chief of Faro Island
Yoshibumi Tajima
as Captain of the Shinsei-Maru No. 2
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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