The Mighty Peking Man (1977)
Shaw Brothers' audacious giant-ape spectacular — part King Kong homage, part jungle romance, all Hong Kong excess.
The Mighty Peking Man - Movie Information
- Original Title: 猩猩王
- Release Year: 1977
- Directed by: Ho Meng-Hua
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Horror
- Runtime: 1h 30m
- Original Language: Chinese
- Spoken Languages: Mandarin
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 11, 1977 (Germany - 12)
- Alternative Titles: El grandioso hombre de Pekín (Goliathon) (ES), Colossus of the Congo (US), Xing xing wang (HK), Der Koloß von Konga (DE)
- Production Companies: Shaw Brothers
- Production Countries: Hong Kong
The Mighty Peking Man - Plot
Word of a monster ape ten stories tall living in the Himalayas reaches fortune hunters in Hong Kong. They travel to India to capture it, but wild animals and quicksand dissuade all but Johnny, an adventurer with a broken heart. He finds the monster and discovers it's been raising a scantily-clad woman, Samantha, since she survived a plane crash years before that killed her parents. In the idyllic jungle, Johnny and Samantha fall in love. Then Johnny asks her to convince "Utam" to go to Hong Kong. Lu Tien, an unscrupulous promoter, takes over: Utam is in chains for freak show exhibitions. When Lu Tien assaults Samantha, Utam's protective instincts take over: havoc in Hong Kong.
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The Mighty Peking Man - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Ho Meng-Hua
Main Cast
- Evelyne Kraft
- Danny Lee Sau-Yin
- Ku Feng
- Lam Wai-Tiu
- Hsiao Yao
- Chen Ping
- Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
- Ng Hong-Sang
- Theodore Thomas
- Steve Nicholson
Writers
- Ni Kuang
Producers
- Runme Shaw
- Vee King Shaw
The Mighty Peking Man - FAQs
Is The Mighty Peking Man a King Kong knockoff?
Yes, The Mighty Peking Man is openly inspired by King Kong. Produced by Shaw Brothers in 1977, it follows the same core template — a colossal ape, a beautiful woman, and urban destruction — but adds a distinctly Hong Kong exploitation flavor, jungle-girl romance, and the studio's trademark kinetic energy.
Where can you stream The Mighty Peking Man?
The Mighty Peking Man is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It is not currently included in any major subscription streaming library, so a digital rental or purchase is the most accessible viewing option.
Who directed The Mighty Peking Man?
The Mighty Peking Man was directed by Ho Meng-Hua, a prolific Shaw Brothers filmmaker known for genre pictures spanning martial arts, fantasy, and horror. He brought his characteristic visual flair and fast-paced storytelling to this creature-feature production.
Who are the main actors in The Mighty Peking Man?
The film stars Evelyne Kraft as Ah Wei, the jungle-raised woman, and Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Johnny, the heartbroken adventurer. Ku Feng plays the villainous promoter Lu Tien. Supporting cast includes Lam Wai-Tiu, Hsiao Yao, Chen Ping, and Norman Tsui Siu-Keung.
What is The Mighty Peking Man about?
A giant ape rumored to roam the Himalayas lures fortune hunters to India. Only adventurer Johnny perseveres, discovering the creature has raised a crash-surviving woman named Samantha. Romance blooms before an exploitative promoter chains the beast for exhibition, triggering devastating rampage across Hong Kong.
When was The Mighty Peking Man originally released?
The Mighty Peking Man was originally released on August 11, 1977, in Germany. It was produced by the legendary Shaw Brothers studio in Hong Kong and later received wider international distribution, including a US release under the alternate title Colossus of the Congo.
What are some movies similar to The Mighty Peking Man?
Fans of The Mighty Peking Man may enjoy Planet of the Apes (1968), One Million Years B.C. (1966), One Million B.C. (1940), and Dracula vs. Frankenstein (1971). These films share its blend of creature spectacle, pulpy adventure, and vintage genre filmmaking sensibilities.
What are the alternative titles for The Mighty Peking Man?
The film has been released under several titles internationally: Goliathon and Colossus of the Congo in the United States, Xing xing wang in Hong Kong, Der Koloß von Konga in Germany, and El grandioso hombre de Pekín in Spanish-speaking markets.
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