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King Kong Lives

  • 19861986
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
6.3K
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King Kong Lives (1986)
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Kong falls from the twin towers and he appears to be alive. However, his heart is failing, so it's replaced with an artificial one. All is well until he senses that there's a female Kong som... Read allKong falls from the twin towers and he appears to be alive. However, his heart is failing, so it's replaced with an artificial one. All is well until he senses that there's a female Kong somewhere out there and escapes wreaking havoc.Kong falls from the twin towers and he appears to be alive. However, his heart is failing, so it's replaced with an artificial one. All is well until he senses that there's a female Kong somewhere out there and escapes wreaking havoc.
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
6.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Guillermin
  • Writers
    • Ronald Shusett(story)
    • Steven Pressfield(story)
    • Merian C. Cooper(based on the character created by)
  • Stars
    • Brian Kerwin
    • Linda Hamilton
    • Peter Elliott
  • Director
    • John Guillermin
  • Writers
    • Ronald Shusett(story)
    • Steven Pressfield(story)
    • Merian C. Cooper(based on the character created by)
  • Stars
    • Brian Kerwin
    • Linda Hamilton
    • Peter Elliott
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 78User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 32Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Trailer 0:43
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    Linda Hamilton and Brian Kerwin in King Kong Lives (1986)
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    Linda Hamilton and Brian Kerwin in King Kong Lives (1986)

    Top cast

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    Brian Kerwin
    Brian Kerwin
    • Hank Mitchell
    Linda Hamilton
    Linda Hamilton
    • Amy Franklin
    Peter Elliott
    Peter Elliott
    • King Kong
    • (as Peter Elliot)
    George Antoni
    George Antoni
    • Lady Kong
    • (as George Yiasomi)
    John Ashton
    John Ashton
    • Lt. Col. R.T. Nevitt
    Peter Michael Goetz
    Peter Michael Goetz
    • Dr. Andrew Ingersoll
    Frank Maraden
    • Dr. Benson Hughes
    Alan Sader
    • Faculty Doctor #1
    Lou Criscuolo
    • Faculty Doctor #2
    Marc Clement
    • Crew Chief
    Richard Rhodes
    • Reporter
    Larry Souder
    • Reporter
    Ted Prichard
    • Reporter
    Jayne Gray
    • Reporter
    • (as Jayne Linday-Gray)
    Debbie McLeod
    Debbie McLeod
    • Reporter
    Elizabeth Hayes
    • Reporter
    Nat Christian
    Nat Christian
    • Surgeon #1
    • (as Natt Christian)
    Mac Pirkle
    • Surgeon #2
    • Director
      • John Guillermin
    • Writers
      • Ronald Shusett(story) (screenplay)
      • Steven Pressfield(story) (screenplay)
      • Merian C. Cooper(based on the character created by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Peter Michael Goetz's check for post-release royalties came to 3 cents. He has it stapled to the film's poster in his house, having never cashed it.
    • Goofs
      When the rednecks pour beer into Kong's mouth, he only has a sip. When he spits the beer back out, it's way more than he actually has in his mouth.
    • Quotes

      Amy Franklin: [feels sorry for Hank, who is miserably huddled and shivering with just a blanket wrapped around him while she is nestled comfortably and warmly inside her snug sleeping bag, and so she turns over with a slightly resigned air, unzips the side of the sleeping bag, casts open the entire length of the upper half, and smiles up at Hank invitingly]

      Hank Mitchell: [in a tone of slightly surprised hesitation] Uhhh... are you *sure* about this?

      Amy Franklin: [in a casual friendly tone, referring to Kong's having prepared a comfy spot on the nearby grassy plateau for Lady Kong and him to sleep] Yeah, why not... we're primates, too.

    • Connections
      Edited from King Kong (1976)

    User reviews78

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    OK OK its a crap movie....who's arguing?
    Well I gotta tell ya - when I bought this flick ($4 - yeah...I KNOW I was way overcharged)in the late 80's, my kids loved it! As an 8 year old, you tend NOT to notice the hilarious dialog, K-Mart effects and Z-Grade production values. My five year old sobbed her little eyes out when KONG was having a coronary...the other three cheered when he wrote off the bad army guys so hey, I'm biased! This film made my kids happy so I haven't the heart to belittle its achievements - microscopic that they are!

    PLUS the fact you get to see Linda Hamilton when she was really pretty so c'mon, be charitable - let it be wouldja?
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    • Jul 5, 2002

    FAQ1

    • What is the next movie to watch after this one? no more sequels were made?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 19, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • King Kong lebt
    • Filming locations
      • Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, USA
    • Production company
      • De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,711,220
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,172,942
      • Dec 21, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,711,220
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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