King Kong vs. Godzilla
"Will you win, Godzilla? Will you win, Kong? The battle of the century!"
Originally released in 1962. King Kong vs. Godzilla is a science fiction/comedy film. directed by Ishirō Honda.
Starring Tadao Takashima, Kenji Sahara, and Yū Fujiki
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (331 votes)
Box Office
$12.6M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top 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 Masami Shinzo
Akihiko Hirata
as Dr. Shigezawa
Mie Hama
as Fumiko Sakurai
Akiko Wakabayashi
as Tamiye
Akemi Negishi
as Chikiro's Mother
Yoshio Kosugi
as Farou Island Chief
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $12,550,000
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Tokyo Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
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 captu...
Who directed King Kong vs. Godzilla?
King Kong vs. Godzilla was directed by Ishirō Honda.
How long is King Kong vs. Godzilla?
King Kong vs. Godzilla has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was King Kong vs. Godzilla released?
King Kong vs. Godzilla was released on August 11, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in King Kong vs. Godzilla?
The main cast of King Kong vs. Godzilla includes Tadao Takashima, Kenji Sahara, Yū Fujiki, Ichirō Arishima, Jun Tazaki.
Is King Kong vs. Godzilla worth watching?
King Kong vs. Godzilla has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 331 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.