King Kong Escapes(1967)
The electronic monster Mechani-Kong boldly challenges the ruler of the South Seas, King Kong!!
An adaptation of the Rankin/Bass cartoon, "The King Kong Show". King Kong is brought in by the evil Dr. Who to dig for Element X in a mine when the robot Mechani-Kong is unable to do the task. This leads to the machine and the real Kong engaging in a tremendous battle atop Tokyo Tower.
Movie: King Kong Escapes
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Lt. Commander Jiro Nomura
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Commander Carl Nelson
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An adaptation of the Rankin/Bass cartoon, "The King Kong Show". King Kong is brought in by the evil Dr. Who to dig for Element X in a mine when the robot Mechani-Kong is unable to do the task. This leads to the machine and the real Kong engaging in a tremendous battle atop Tokyo Tower.
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1967-07-22
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The electronic monster Mechani-Kong boldly challenges the ruler of the South Seas, King Kong!!
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