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Alligator

1980-11-14 · 91 min · ★ 6.0

Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Lewis Teague
Production companies
Alligator Inc
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,500,000

Top Cast

Robert ForsterRobert ForsterDavid
Robin RikerRobin RikerMarisa
Michael V. GazzoMichael V. GazzoChief Clark
Dean JaggerDean JaggerSlade
Sydney LassickSydney LassickGutchel
Jack CarterJack CarterMayor
Perry LangPerry LangKelly
Henry SilvaHenry SilvaBrock
Bart BravermanBart BravermanKemp
John Lisbon WoodJohn Lisbon WoodMad Bomber
James IngersollJames IngersollHelms
Robert DoyleBill
Patti JeromeMadeline
Angel TompkinsAngel TompkinsNewswoman
Sue LyonSue LyonABC Newswoman
Leslie BrownYoung Marisa
Buckley NorrisBuckley NorrisBob
Royce D. ApplegateRoyce D. ApplegateCallan
Tom KindleAnnouncer
Jim BrockettGator Wrestler

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