Review of King Kong Escapes (1967) by Anthony L — 11 Feb 2007

Underrated kaiju hokum with the typical bad monkey suit and enough colorful action and an entertaining story to put a smile on your face and keep it there.

This review of King Kong Escapes (1967) was written by Anthony L on 11 Feb 2007.

King Kong Escapes has generally received mixed reviews.

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