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!
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
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: November 14, 1980
Cast
- Robert Forster - David
- Robin Riker - Marisa
- Michael V. Gazzo - Chief Clark
- Dean Jagger - Slade
- Sydney Lassick - Gutchel
- Jack Carter - Mayor
- Perry Lang - Kelly
- Henry Silva - Brock
- Bart Braverman - Kemp
- John Lisbon Wood - Mad Bomber
Screenplay
- John Sayles (Screenplay)
- Frank Ray Perilli (Story)
- John Sayles (Story)
Music: Craig Huxley
Cinematography: Joseph Mangine
Editing: Larry Bock, Ron Medico
Production: Alligator Inc
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Mutation and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Grotesque Transformation
Keywords
hunter, mutation, underwear, alligator, toxic, creature, briefs, scientist, sewer, child eaten, timebomb, reptile, psychotronic, pets, animal horror
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Alligator?
- Alligator stars Robert Forster, Robin Riker, Michael V. Gazzo, Dean Jagger, Sydney Lassick, Jack Carter.
- How long is Alligator?
- Alligator has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Alligator?
- Alligator is a Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Alligator?
- Alligator had a budget of $2M.
- Where was Alligator produced?
- Alligator was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Alligator?
- The themes of Alligator include: Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Mutation and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Grotesque Transformation.