Japanese King Kong (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film
Released in 1933, Japanese King Kong is a notable film directed by Torajirō Saitō, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. A silent 3-reel comedy short that uses the 1933 film King Kong as a backdrop to the story. It was produced by Shochiku Studios (who released the original 1933 film in Japan on behalf of RKO). It is now considered to be a lost film.
Who’s in it. Japanese King Kong stars Yasuko Koizumi as Omitsu, Takeshi Sakamoto as Yokoshima, Kotarô Sekiguchi as Seizo and Nagamasa Yamada as Koichi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Japanese King Kong page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Japanese King Kong (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Japanese King Kong change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Japanese King Kong?
- Japanese King Kong stars Yasuko Koizumi, Takeshi Sakamoto, Kotarô Sekiguchi, Nagamasa Yamada and Isamu Yamaguchi.
- When was Japanese King Kong released?
- Japanese King Kong was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.