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!”
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-11
Top Cast
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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
James Ingersoll
Helms
Robert Doyle
Bill
Patti Jerome
Madeline
Angel Tompkins
Newswoman
Sue Lyon
ABC Newswoman
Leslie Brown
Young Marisa
Buckley Norris
Bob
Royce D. Applegate
Callan
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 18, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Teague
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sayles
- Original Score
- Craig Huxley
- Original Title
- Alligator
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Alligator Inc
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Teague
John Sayles, Frank Ray Perilli
Craig Huxley
Joseph Mangine, Peter Smokler, Hanania Baer
Larry Bock, Ron Medico
Brandon Chase, Robert S. Bremson, Mark L. Rosen
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Teague
Director
John Sayles
Screenplay
Joseph Mangine
Director of Photography
Brandon Chase
Producer
Craig Huxley
Original Music Composer
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Larry Bock
Editor
Ron Medico
Editor
Mark L. Rosen
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alligator
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Alligator includes Robert Forster, Robin Riker, Michael V. Gazzo, Dean Jagger, Sydney Lassick.
When was Alligator released and how long is it?
Alligator was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Alligator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alligator was composed by Craig Huxley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alligator?
Alligator holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).