Alligator

It lives 50 feet beneath the city. It's 36 feet long. It weighs 2,000 pounds...And it's about to break out!

19801h 31m6.0(401 votes)

HorrorScience FictionThriller

Synopsis

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.

Alligator (1980) is a horror, science fiction, and thriller film directed by Lewis Teague. It stars Robert Forster, Robin Riker, and Michael V. Gazzo. The film runs for 1 hour 31 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 from 401 votes.

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Director

Lewis Teague

Cast

Robert Forster

David

Robin Riker

Marisa

Michael V. Gazzo

Chief Clark

Dean Jagger

Slade

Sydney Lassick

Gutchel

Jack Carter

Mayor

Perry Lang

Kelly

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Is Alligator Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alligator

Where can I watch Alligator?

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Who stars in Alligator?

Alligator stars Robert Forster, Robin Riker, Michael V. Gazzo, and Dean Jagger, and was directed by Lewis Teague.

How long is Alligator?

Alligator has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes.

When did Alligator come out?

Alligator was released in 1980.

What genre is Alligator?

Alligator is a horror, science fiction, and thriller film.

Is Alligator worth watching?

Alligator holds an average audience score of 6.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.