Alligator 1980

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
36%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
9%
Splat

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.

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

Director:

Lewis Teague

Writer:

John Sayles, Frank Ray Perilli

Genres:

Horror,Science Fiction,Thriller

Release Date:

1980 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

91 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Alligator

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Patti Jerome

as Madeline

Angel Tompkins

as Newswoman

Sue Lyon

as ABC Newswoman

Leslie Brown

as Young Marisa

Royce D. Applegate

as Callan

Tom Kindle

as Announcer

Jim Brockett

as Gator Wrestler

Simmy Bow

as Seedy

Jim Boeke

as Shamsky

Stan Haze

as Meyer

James Arone

as Sloan

Peter Miller

as Sgt. Rice

Pat Petersen

as Joey

Micole Mercurio

as Joey's Mother

Frederick Long

as Sparks

Ed Brodow

as Ross

Larry Margo

as Stanley

Philip Luther

as Purdy

John F. Goff

as Ashe

Elizabeth Halsey

as Policewoman

Barry Chase

as Policeman 1

Richard 'Rick' Partlow

as Policeman 2

Jerado Decordovier

as Gator Vendor 1

Dick Richards

as Gator Vendor 2

Vincent De Stefano

as Gator Vendor 3

JoJo D'Amore

as Gator Vendor 4

Bella Bruck

as Dot

Danny Baseda

as Radioman

Tink Williams

as Hector

Corkey Ford

as Chi Chi

Charles R. Penland

as Tyrone

Anita Keith

as Old Lady

Mike Mazurki

as Gatekeeper

Margaret Muse

as Society Matron

Michael Misita

as Reporter 1

Harold Greene

as Reporter 2

Jim Alquist

as Reporter 3

Margie Platt

as Bride

Nike Zachmanoglou

as Maid at Party

Gloria Morrison

as Woman at Bar-B-Que

Robert Hammond

as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Kane Hodder

as Alligator (uncredited)

Dana MacDuff

as Punk (uncredited)

Amy Panter

as Party Guest (uncredited)

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