The King Kong That Appeared in Edo
A lost film considered one of Japan's first Tokusatsu films. The effects were done by Fuminori Ohashi, who claims to have been a modeling consultant for Godzilla 1954 (this claim is disputed by modeler Eizo Kaimai and art staff member Shinji Hiruma). The film's synopsis published in the March 1938 issue of Kinema Junpo indicates that the "Kong" featured in this film was not actually a giant monster.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 江戸に現れたキングコング |
| Year | 1938 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Adventure, Action, Horror |
| Director | Sôya Kumagai |
| Runtime | 50 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (2 votes) |
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The King Kong That Appeared in Edo has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1938. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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🎭 Cast
Eizaburo Matsumoto
Misato Magonojo
Fuminori Ōhashi
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Toba Hyoei
Reiko Mishima
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Shojiro Ogata
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Inoue Ginbei
Noboru Takashima
Kawasaki Yuzuru
Keinosuke Yashiro
Segawa Kinnosuke
Shotaro Shiba
Azuma Tetsusaburo
Shin Taga
Nakazawa Shinjûro
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