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King Kong vs. Godzilla
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King Kong vs. Godzilla

1962-08-11 · 97 min · ★ 6.9

Science Fiction · Fantasy · Action

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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Directors
Ishirō Honda
Production companies
TOHO, Tokyo Laboratory
Countries
Japan
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 12,550,000

Top Cast

Tadao TakashimaTadao TakashimaOsamu Sakurai
Kenji SaharaKenji SaharaKazuo Fujita
Yū FujikiYū FujikiKinzaburo Furue
Ichirō ArishimaIchirō ArishimaDirector Tako
Jun TazakiJun TazakiGeneral of the JSDF Eastern Army
Akihiko HirataAkihiko HirataDr. Shosuke Shigezawa
Mie HamaMie HamaFumiko Sakurai
Akiko WakabayashiAkiko WakabayashiTamiye
Akemi NegishiAkemi NegishiChikiro's Mother
Yoshio KosugiYoshio KosugiChief of Faro Island
Yoshibumi TajimaYoshibumi TajimaCaptain of the Shinsei-Maru No. 2
Ikio SawamuraIkio SawamuraWitch Doctor
Someshō MatsumotoDr. Onuki
Kō MishimaKō MishimaOfficial
Sachio SakaiSachio SakaiObayashi
Tatsuo MatsumuraTatsuo MatsumuraDr. Makino
Senkichi ŌmuraSenkichi ŌmuraTTV Translator Konno
Senshô MatsumotoPrime Minister
Ren YamamotoRen YamamotoCommander of Operation Burial
Haruya KatōHaruya KatōObayashi's assistant

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