King Kong Lives
- Year: 1986
- Country of origin: USA
- Genre: Action, Adventure
- Director: John Guillermin, Charles McCracken
- Length: 105 min
America’s biggest hero is back… and he is not happy.
Film Synopsis
King Kong Lives (1986) centers on the miraculous survival of King Kong, whose life is saved through an experimental artificial heart transplant before scientists discover a female giant ape capable of ensuring his recovery. As Kong escapes captivity to protect his newfound companion while military forces pursue the pair across the American countryside, the conflict escalates into a struggle for their survival. This monster adventure blends science fiction, action, and romantic fantasy as survival, compassion, and humanity’s interference with nature shape an emotional continuation of the 1976 King Kong.
King Kong Lives Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Umbrella BD-ALL/AU/OOP 2023 | 20th Century Fox DVD-1/US/OOP 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Ray Morton | ||
| John Guillermin Lives - Video Essay by Stephen Vagg | ||
| A Fresh Viewpoint - Interview with David M. Jones | ||
| Stills Gallery | ||
| Teaser Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- 20th Century Fox’s DVD contains no extras.
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