An Alligator Named Daisy
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Synopsis
Returning from a cricket match in Ireland, Peter Weston gains a pet alligator from another passenger who abandons it with him. He is horrified and while his first instinct is to get rid of it he develops a relationship with a young Irishwoman who appears to be entwined with the reptile. He soon discovers that Daisy is tame and seems to be the way to Moira's heart.
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Donald Sinden
Peter Weston
Diana Dors
Vanessa Colebrook
Jeannie Carson
Moira O'Shannon
James Robertson Justice
Sir James Colebrook
Roland Culver
Colonel Geoffrey Weston
Stanley Holloway
The General
Avice Landone
Mrs. Weston
Richard Wattis
Hoskins
Stephen Boyd
Albert O'Shannon
Margaret Rutherford
Prudence Croquet
Frankie Howerd
M.C. at Alligator Rally (uncredited)
Henry Kendall
Valet
Michael Shepley
The Judge
Wilfrid Lawson
Irishman (uncredited)
Ernest Thesiger
Notcher (uncredited)
Carol White
Girl (uncredited)
Ronnie Stevens
Singer (uncredited)
Charles Carson
Wilfred Smethers (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Davies, Charles Terrot
- Original Title
- An Alligator Named Daisy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Lee Thompson
Jack Davies, Charles Terrot
Reginald H. Wyer
John D. Guthridge
Raymond Stross
Department Leadership Roster
J. Lee Thompson
Director
Jack Davies
Writer
Raymond Stross
Producer
Yvonne Caffin
Costume Design
John D. Guthridge
Editor
Michael Stringer
Production Design
Reginald H. Wyer
Director of Photography
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What is An Alligator Named Daisy about?
Returning from a cricket match in Ireland, Peter Weston gains a pet alligator from another passenger who abandons it with him. He is horrified and while his first instinct is to get rid of it he develops a relationship with a young Irishwoman who appears to be entwined with the reptile. He soon discovers that Daisy is tame and seems to be the way to Moira's heart.
Who directed An Alligator Named Daisy?
An Alligator Named Daisy was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in An Alligator Named Daisy?
The principal cast of An Alligator Named Daisy includes Donald Sinden, Diana Dors, Jeannie Carson, James Robertson Justice, Roland Culver.
When was An Alligator Named Daisy released and how long is it?
An Alligator Named Daisy was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is An Alligator Named Daisy based on a book or true story?
An Alligator Named Daisy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Terrot".