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Alligator

Horror • Science Fiction • Thriller • 1980 • 1h 31m

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RATING★ 3.0

RUNTIME1h 31m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

A baby alligator is flushed down a toilet and survives by eating discarded lab animals that have been injected with growth hormones. The now gigantic animal escapes the city sewers and goes on a rampage, pursued by a cop and a big-game hunter.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “It lives 50 feet beneath the city. It's 36 feet long. It weighs 2,000 pounds...And it's about to break out!”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Lewis Teague
Original Language: EN

🎭 Cast

Robert Forster

Robert ForsterDavid

Robin Riker

Robin RikerMarisa

Michael V. Gazzo

Michael V. GazzoChief Clark

Dean Jagger

Dean JaggerSlade

Sydney Lassick

Sydney LassickGutchel

Jack Carter

Jack CarterMayor

Perry Lang

Perry LangKelly

Henry Silva

Henry SilvaBrock

Bart Braverman

Bart BravermanKemp

John Lisbon Wood

John Lisbon WoodMad Bomber

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alligator about?: A baby alligator is flushed down a toilet and survives by eating discarded lab animals that have been injected with growth hormones. The now gigantic animal escapes the city sewers and goes on a rampage, pursued by a cop and a big-game hunter.
Who directed Alligator?: Alligator was directed by Lewis Teague.
When was Alligator released?: Alligator was released on November 14, 1980.
How long is Alligator?: Alligator has a runtime of 1h 31m.
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