King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) | |
| Director(s) | Ishiro Honda |
| Producer(s) | John Beck, Tomoyuki Tanaka |
| Top Genres | Action, Adventure, Horror, Science Fiction |
| Top Topics | Monster |
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King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) was a Action - Adventure Film directed by Ishiro Honda and produced by John Beck and Tomoyuki Tanaka.
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King Kong vs. Godzilla
By Joey on May 4, 2014 From WolffianclassicmoviesdigestKing Kong vs. Godzilla?(1962) [Universal] review https://www.facebook.com/Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest discovered on the remote Farou Island by Dr. Mikino, “soma” was a special variety of berry with remarkable narcotic qualities. Mr. Tako, the head of Pacific Pharmaceuticals and the Tok... Read full article
King Kong vs. Godzilla
By Joey on May 4, 2014 From WolffianclassicmoviesdigestKing Kong vs. Godzilla?(1962) [Universal] review https://www.facebook.com/Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest discovered on the remote Farou Island by Dr. Mikino, “soma” was a special variety of berry with remarkable narcotic qualities. Mr. Tako, the head of Pacific Pharmaceuticals and the Tok... Read full article
KING KONG VS. GODZILLA--The Japanese Version
By Dan Day Jr. on Feb 15, 2014 From The Hitless Wonder Movie BlogLast week the legendary Svengoolie (you can see him on various Me TV stations across the USA on Saturday nights) showed KING KONG VS. GODZILLA. Of course this was the American version of the film. Due to complex rights issues, the Japanese version cannot be shown on American television, or be releas... Read full article
KING KONG VS. GODZILLA--The Japanese Version
By Dan Day Jr. on Feb 15, 2014 From The Hitless Wonder Movie BlogLast week the legendary Svengoolie (you can see him on various Me TV stations across the USA on Saturday nights) showed KING KONG VS. GODZILLA. Of course this was the American version of the film. Due to complex rights issues, the Japanese version cannot be shown on American television, or be releas... Read full article
King Kong vs Godzilla (1962)
By Richard on Oct 7, 2012 From Classic Horror CampaignWhen the head of a large corporation sends a team to a tropical island to capture giant ape King Kong, the frozen body of Godzilla is reanimated by an American submarine. Kong is captured then escapes, eventually going on a rampage through Tokyo whilst Godzilla also tramples the Japanese populace. E... Read full article
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In the Japanese version, the Seahawk submarine story is being followed by the "Wonderful World Series", a science show sponsored by Pacific Pharmacuticals instead of the United Nations news show in the American version. The US version also overdubbed the English-speaking actors from the original film.
Originally, Honda had thought about using stop motion animation instead of men in costumes, but due to budgetary concerns those plans were scrapped. However, there are a couple of scenes where the technique is used; first in the fight with the giant octopus as it grabs one of the natives and second in the second battle between Kong and Godzilla when Godzilla gives Kong a dropkick.
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