King Kong vs. Godzilla(1963)
The Terrifying Battle Between The Mightiest Monsters of All Time!
King Kong vs. Godzilla Synopsis
When an underhanded pharmaceutical company goes to a remote tropical island to steal King Kong for advertising purposes, they get more than they bargained for when the gigantic ape attacks an unsuspecting village and an enormous octopus.
King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) is a action, science fiction, comedy, adventure and fantasy film directed by Thomas Montgomery, released on June 26, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Michael Keith, Harry Holcombe, James Yagi and Tadao Takashima. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 282 ratings.
- Director:
- Thomas Montgomery
- Writers:
- George Worthing Yates, Willis H. O'Brien, Paul Mason
- Producers:
- John Beck, Tomoyuki Tanaka
- Cinematographer:
- Hajime Koizumi
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures, Ryder Sound Services, Inc., TOHO, Tokyo Laboratory
- Budget:
- $12,000
- Revenue:
- $2,700,000
- Status:
- Released
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King Kong vs. Godzilla - ( 1963 U.S. Version)
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King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963 American Edit)
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King Kong vs. Godzilla Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Keith
as Eric Carter
Harry Holcombe
as Dr. Arnold Johnson
James Yagi
as Yutaka Omura
Tadao Takashima
as Osamu Sakurai
Kenji Sahara
as Kazuo Fujita (as Keji Sahaka)
Ichirō Arishima
as Mr. Tako (as Ichiro Arishima)
George Takei
as Osamu Sakurai (voice) (uncredited)
Les Tremayne
as Mr. Tako / Dr. Shigesawa / Dr. Akira Makino / General Masami Shinzo / Commander Roberts / Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Byron Morrow
as Newscaster (uncredited)
Mie Hama
as Fumiko Sakurai (uncredited)
Akiko Wakabayashi
as Tamiye (uncredited)
Akemi Negishi
as Chikiro's Mother (Dancing Girl) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Thomas Montgomery, written by George Worthing Yates, Willis H. O'Brien and Paul Mason, produced by John Beck and Tomoyuki Tanaka.
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King Kong vs. Godzilla Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 282 ratings.
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King Kong vs. Godzilla – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Kong vs. Godzilla online?
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King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in King Kong vs. Godzilla?
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The main cast of King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) includes Michael Keith, Harry Holcombe, James Yagi, Tadao Takashima and Kenji Sahara. The film was directed by Thomas Montgomery. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King Kong vs. Godzilla released?
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King Kong vs. Godzilla was released on June 26, 1963 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is King Kong vs. Godzilla worth watching?
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King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 282 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, science fiction and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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