The Toxic Avenger(1984)
“He was 98 lbs. of solid nerd until he became...the Toxic Avenger!”
Overview
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.
Director
Lloyd Kaufman
Studio
Troma Entertainment
Budget
$500K
Revenue
$800K
Cast
Andree Maranda
as Sara
Mitch Cohen
as The Toxic Avenger
Jennifer Prichard
as Wanda
Cindy Manion
as Julie
Robert Prichard
as Slug
Gary Schneider
as Bozo
Pat Ryan
as Mayor Belgoody
Mark Torgl
as Melvin
Dick Martinsen
as Officer O'Clancy
Chris Liano
as Walter Harris
David Weiss
as Chief of Police
Dan Snow
as Cigar Face
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$500K
Box Office
$800K
Production Companies
Troma Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Toxic Avenger?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Toxic Avenger (1984).
What is The Toxic Avenger about?▼
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.
Who directed The Toxic Avenger?▼
The Toxic Avenger was directed by Lloyd Kaufman and released in 1984. It is a action, comedy, horror, science fiction film.
How long is The Toxic Avenger?▼
The Toxic Avenger has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
Who stars in The Toxic Avenger?▼
The cast of The Toxic Avenger includes Andree Maranda as Sara, Mitch Cohen as The Toxic Avenger, Jennifer Prichard as Wanda, Cindy Manion as Julie, Robert Prichard as Slug and more.
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