King Kong Lives (1986)
Director
John Guillermin; Charles McCracken
Main cast
Linda Hamilton; Brian Kerwin; John Ashton; Peter Elliott
Genres
Action, Horror
Description
Kong falls from the twin towers and he appears to be alive!
John Guillermin; Charles McCracken
Main cast
Linda Hamilton; Brian Kerwin; John Ashton; Peter Elliott
Genres
Action, Horror
Description
Kong falls from the twin towers and he appears to be alive!
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