The Story of 「KING KONG VS. GODZILLA」

Wikizilla chronicles the origins, production, success, and legacy of "KING KONG VS. GODZILLA," the film that launched the Godzilla series. https://wikizilla.org/wiki/King_Kong_...

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Timestamps —
Intro - 0:00
The Assassination of Willis O'Brien's Idea by the Coward John Beck - 0:30
Sekizawa's Screenplay - 2:11
Filming the Battle of the Century - 4:32
Monster Box Office - 9:03
John Beck Raids Again - 10:12
Champion Festival Chaos - 12:27
The Rematch - 14:25

Sources:
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• Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film by Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski
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