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Alligator

R19801h 31mLewis Teague
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 87% · Metacritic 62

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"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.

HorrorScience FictionThriller
HunterMutationUnderwearAlligatorToxicCreatureBriefsScientistSewerChild Eaten

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Frequently asked questions

What is Alligator (1980) 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 stars in Alligator?

Alligator stars Robert Forster (David), Robin Riker (Marisa), Michael V. Gazzo (Chief Clark), Dean Jagger (Slade), Sydney Lassick (Gutchel). The film was directed by Lewis Teague.

How long is Alligator?

Alligator has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated R.

Is Alligator worth watching?

Alligator holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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