King Kong vs. Godzilla
Original Japanese version. Tako, advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, is frustrated by the low viewership of their sponsored documentary show and realizes he needs a more sensationalist approach. He orders two of his men, Sakurai and Furue, on an expedition to Faro Island to investigate a legendary monster called King Kong to exploit or advertising. Just as the expedition is underway, Godzilla emerges from an iceberg and sets his sights towards Japan, sparking a media frenzy that steals publicity away from Tako's own monster. As Kong is captured and hauled back to Japan, people begin to wonder which monster is stronger and capable of beating the other, with Tako realizing the marketability of King Kong facing off against Godzilla. Soon, the two monsters are on a collision course leading to biggest wrestling match of all time.
- 1962
- 1 Hr 37 Mins
- Action & Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Original Japanese version. Tako, advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, is frustrated by the low viewership of their sponsored documentary show and realizes he needs a more sensationalist approach. He orders two of his men, Sakurai and Furue, on an expedition to Faro Island to investigate a legendary monster called King Kong to exploit or advertising. Just as the expedition is underway, Godzilla emerges from an iceberg and sets his sights towards Japan, sparking a media frenzy that steals publicity away from Tako's own monster. As Kong is captured and hauled back to Japan, people begin to wonder which monster is stronger and capable of beating the other, with Tako realizing the marketability of King Kong facing off against Godzilla. Soon, the two monsters are on a collision course leading to biggest wrestling match of all time.