King Kong Lives(1986)
America's biggest hero is back... and he is not happy.
King Kong Lives 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.
King Kong Lives (1986) is a fantasy, action and adventure film directed by John Guillermin, released on December 16, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Linda Hamilton, Brian Kerwin, Peter Elliott and George Antoni. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 272 ratings.
- Director:
- John Guillermin
- Writers:
- Ronald Shusett, Ronald Shusett, Steven Pressfield
- Producers:
- Martha De Laurentiis
- Cinematographer:
- Alec Mills
- Composer:
- John Scott
- Production:
- DEG
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $4,711,220
- Status:
- Released
King Kong Lives (1986) Trailer
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King Kong Lives Cast & Crew
Main cast
Linda Hamilton
as Amy Franklin
Brian Kerwin
as Hank Mitchell
- Peter Elliott
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
Frank Maraden
as Dr. Benson Hughes
- Robin Cahall
Robin Cahall
as Mazlansky
- Jimmie Ray Weeks
Jimmie Ray Weeks
as Major Peete
Michael Forest
as Vance
- Marc Clement
Marc Clement
as Crew Chief
Jim Grimshaw
as Sergeant
Key crew
Directed by John Guillermin, written by Ronald Shusett, Ronald Shusett and Steven Pressfield, produced by Martha De Laurentiis.
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King Kong Lives Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 272 ratings.
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King Kong Lives – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Kong Lives online?
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King Kong Lives (1986) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in King Kong Lives?
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The main cast of King Kong Lives (1986) includes Linda Hamilton, Brian Kerwin, Peter Elliott, George Antoni and John Ashton. The film was directed by John Guillermin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King Kong Lives released?
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King Kong Lives was released on December 16, 1986 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is King Kong Lives worth watching?
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King Kong Lives (1986) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 272 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, action and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for King Kong Lives?
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Yes. The official King Kong Lives trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.