Released
King Kong vs. Godzilla
August 11 1962 (over 62 years ago)Rating
68
Based on
303 reviews
Will you win, Godzilla? Will you win, Kong? The battle of the century!
- Director: Ishirō Honda
- Writer: Shinichi Sekizawa
- Genres: Science Fiction, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Action
- Runtime: 1 h 37 m
- Box office: $12,550,000
- Country: Japan
- Companies: TOHO, Tokyo Laboratory
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.
