King Kong Lives
"America's biggest hero is back... and he is not happy."
Originally released in 1986. King Kong Lives is a fantasy/action film. directed by John Guillermin.
Starring Linda Hamilton, Brian Kerwin, and Peter Elliott
Synopsis
After falling from the Twin Towers, Kong lies in a coma for ten years. When his heart begins to fail, scientists engineer an artificial heart, and a giant female ape is captured to serve as a source for a blood transfusion. When Kong awakens following his heart transplant, he senses the nearby presence of the female ape and the two escape to wreak havoc together.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 16, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (245 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.7M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Linda Hamilton
as Amy Franklin
Brian Kerwin
as Hank Mitchell
Peter Elliott
as King Kong
George Antoni
as Lady Kong
John Ashton
as Lt. Col. R.T. Nevitt
Peter Michael Goetz
as Dr. Andrew Ingersoll
Frank Maraden
as Dr. Benson Hughes
Robin Cahall
as Mazlansky
Jimmie Ray Weeks
as Major Peete
Michael Forest
as Vance
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,711,220
Production Companies
- DEG
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King Kong Lives about?
After falling from the Twin Towers, Kong lies in a coma for ten years. When his heart begins to fail, scientists engineer an artificial heart, and a giant female ape is captured to serve as a sourc...
Who directed King Kong Lives?
King Kong Lives was directed by John Guillermin.
How long is King Kong Lives?
King Kong Lives has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was King Kong Lives released?
King Kong Lives was released on December 16, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in King Kong Lives?
The main cast of King Kong Lives includes Linda Hamilton, Brian Kerwin, Peter Elliott, George Antoni, John Ashton.
Is King Kong Lives worth watching?
King Kong Lives has a user rating of 5.1/10 based on 245 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.