Ishirō Honda - King Kong Escapes, 1967 - Unknown

Original Yugoslavian theatrical poster for “King Kong Escapes” (1967), the classic Toho kaiju adventure directed by legendary filmmaker Ishirō Honda (known for Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan).
Produced by RKO & Toho, this film features Rhodes Reason, Linda Miller, and the iconic Toho-style King Kong battling Mechani-Kong and wreaking havoc on a collapsing city.

The artwork on this Yugoslav release is unique to the region, created in a bold, illustrated style reminiscent of European comic art from the 1960s.
Among collectors of kaiju, tokusatsu and King Kong memorabilia, Yugoslav posters are increasingly rare and visually striking due to their hand-drawn local artwork.

Details

Original title: King Kong Escapes

Yugoslav title: King Kong je pobjegao

Year: 1967

Country: Yugoslavia

Director: Ishirō Honda

Cast: Rhodes Reason, Linda Miller, Akira Takarada

Production: RKO / Toho

Format: 70 × 50 cm (Yugoslav standard)

Technique: Offset printing

Type: Original theatrical poster

Condition – EXCELLENT / VERY GOOD+

Poster is in excellent preserved condition, especially rare for this title:

Colours vibrant and sharp

Minimal handling marks

Clean edges with only very light corner wear

No tears, no stains, no missing paper

Displays beautifully.

Rarity

Kaiju genre posters from Yugoslavia are hard to find, especially in unfolded condition.

King Kong titles have strong cross-collectability: Toho collectors, Kong collectors, Honda/Godzilla collectors, 1960s sci-fi fans.

Artwork is highly sought-after because it differs significantly from U.S. and Japanese designs.

Shipping

Poster will be shipped flat or rolled (buyer’s choice), securely protected with reinforced packaging.
Tracked worldwide shipping.