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Alligator

1980•1h 31m•★ 6.0•Released

HorrorScience FictionThriller

It lives 50 feet beneath the city. It's 36 feet long. It weighs 2,000 pounds...And it's about to break out!

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Overview

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.

Movie details

Release date: 1980
Runtime: 1h 31m
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United States of America
Director: Lewis Teague
Production: Alligator Inc
Budget: $1,500,000

Cast

Portrait of Robert Forster

Robert Forster

David

Portrait of Robin Riker

Robin Riker

Marisa

Portrait of Michael V. Gazzo

Michael V. Gazzo

Chief Clark

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Dean Jagger

Slade

Portrait of Sydney Lassick

Sydney Lassick

Gutchel

Portrait of Jack Carter

Jack Carter

Mayor

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