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Where was King Kong Escapes filmed?

1972 film, directed by Ishirō Honda.

  • Japan

The story is set in Tokyo, about 213 miles (344 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Tokyo
Filmed in
Japan
Distance
About 213 miles (344 km) between Tokyo and the nearest filming location.
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About King Kong Escapes

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Released
1972
Director
Ishirō Honda
Cast
Akira TakaradaMie HamaHaruo NakajimaRhodes ReasonHideyo AmamotoShoichi HiroseRyūji Kita
Genre
Science FictionFantasyKaijuHorrorSpeculative Fiction

Who creates Mechani-Kong, a mecha modeled after the legendary Mondo Island giant ape named Kong, to dig for Element X, the highly radioactive mineral found only at the North Pole.

Who then sets his sights on getting the real Kong to finish the job.

Meanwhile, a submarine commanded by Carl Nelson arrives at Mondo Island, where Kong lives.

Famous lines from King Kong Escapes

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Don't call.Lt. Commander Jiro Nomura
  • But he's going.Lieutenant Susan Watson
  • Yeah, let him go.Commander Carl Nelson
  • We'll soon find out.Commander Carl Nelson
  • Wong Kong! Wong Kong!Mondo Islander

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