Gator
“Come and get him.”
Synopsis
After his release from prison, notorious ex-con and moonshine distiller Gator McKlusky moves in with his father in a cabin in the Okefenokee Swamp. His bootlegging plans are cut short, however, when a federal agent tells McKlusky that he will lose custody of his 9-year-old daughter unless he helps bring down local crime lord Bama McCall. McKlusky enlists the help of reporter Aggie Maybank and a few local eccentrics to bring down McCall's empire.
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Gator (1976)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-08-29
Top Cast
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Burt Reynolds
Gator McKlusky
Lauren Hutton
Agatha Weedow "Aggie" Maybank
Jerry Reed
Bama McCall
Dub Taylor
Mayor T.L. Caffery
Burton Gilliam
Smiley
Jack Weston
Irving Greenfield
Alice Ghostley
Emmeline Cavanaugh
Mike Douglas
The Governor
William Engesser
Bones
John Steadman
Ned McKlusky
Lori Futch
Suzie McKlusky
Stephanie Burchfield
Young Girl
Charles A. Tamburro
Helicopter Pilot
Dudley Remus
Deputy Pogie, Dunston PD
Alex Hawkins
Police Chief
J. Don Ferguson
Bartender
John P. Rousakis
Ocean Plaza Motel Manager
Patrick Moody
Patrick, Young Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Reynolds
- Screenplay & Story
- William W. Norton
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- Gator
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $11M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Levy-Gardner-Laven
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Reynolds
William W. Norton
Charles Bernstein
William A. Fraker
Harold F. Kress
Arthur Gardner, Jules V. Levy
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Reynolds
Director
Charles Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Arthur Gardner
Producer
William W. Norton
Writer
Jules V. Levy
Producer
Harold F. Kress
Editor
William A. Fraker
Director of Photography
Norman Salling
Costume Design
Hal Needham
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gator
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gator about?
After his release from prison, notorious ex-con and moonshine distiller Gator McKlusky moves in with his father in a cabin in the Okefenokee Swamp. His bootlegging plans are cut short, however, when a federal agent tells McKlusky that he will lose custody of his 9-year-old daughter unless he helps bring down local crime lord Bama McCall. McKlusky enlists the help of reporter Aggie Maybank and a few local eccentrics to bring down McCall's empire.
Who directed Gator?
Gator was directed by Burt Reynolds.
Who stars in Gator?
The principal cast of Gator includes Burt Reynolds, Lauren Hutton, Jerry Reed, Dub Taylor, Burton Gilliam.
When was Gator released and how long is it?
Gator was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did Gator make at the box office?
Gator grossed $11M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Gator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gator was composed by Charles Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gator?
Gator holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).