Alligator(1980)
“It lives 50 feet beneath the city. It's 36 feet long. It weighs 2,000 pounds...And it's about to break out!”
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.
Director
Lewis Teague
Studio
Alligator Inc
Budget
$2M
Cast
Robert Forster
as David
Robin Riker
as Marisa
Michael V. Gazzo
as Chief Clark
Dean Jagger
as Slade
Sydney Lassick
as Gutchel
Jack Carter
as Mayor
Perry Lang
as Kelly
Henry Silva
as Brock
Bart Braverman
as Kemp
John Lisbon Wood
as Mad Bomber
James Ingersoll
as Helms
Robert Doyle
as Bill
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$2M
Production Companies
Alligator Inc
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Alligator?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Alligator (1980).
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 and released in 1980. It is a horror, science fiction, thriller film.
How long is Alligator?▼
Alligator has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in Alligator?▼
The cast of Alligator includes Robert Forster as David, Robin Riker as Marisa, Michael V. Gazzo as Chief Clark, Dean Jagger as Slade, Sydney Lassick as Gutchel and more.
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