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The Toxic Avenger

1984-05-15 · 110 min · ★ 6.2

Action · Comedy · Horror · Science Fiction

A gang of thugs devise a cruel hoax that goes horribly wrong as Melvin, a nerdy emaciated janitor at the local health club, is cast through a third story window into a vat of hazardous toxic waste.

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Directors
Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz
Production companies
Troma Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 500,000
Revenue
USD 800,000

Top Cast

Andree MarandaAndree MarandaSara
Mitch CohenMitch CohenThe Toxic Avenger
Jennifer PrichardJennifer PrichardWanda
Cindy ManionCindy ManionJulie
Robert PrichardRobert PrichardSlug
Gary SchneiderGary SchneiderBozo
Pat RyanPat RyanMayor Belgoody
Mark TorglMark TorglMelvin
Dick MartinsenOfficer O'Clancy
Chris LianoWalter Harris
David WeissChief of Police
Dan SnowDan SnowCigar Face
Doug IsbecqueKnuckles
Charles Lee Jr.Nipples
Patrick KilpatrickPatrick KilpatrickLeroy
Larry SultonFrank
Michael RussoRico
Norma PrattMrs. Haskell
Andrew CraigAndrew CraigFred
Ryan SextonJohnny

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