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Alligator (1980)

Movie91minsRated M

IMDb6.1/ 10CTV score6.0/ 10

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Availability checked 5 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.

About Alligator

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.

Year
1980
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Runtime
91mins
Rated
M
Director
Lewis Teague
Top cast
Robert Forster, Robin Riker, Michael V. Gazzo, Dean Jagger, Sydney Lassick

Alligator release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Alligator

  • Robert Forsteras David
  • Robin Rikeras Marisa
  • Michael V. Gazzoas Chief Clark
  • Dean Jaggeras Slade
  • Sydney Lassickas Gutchel
  • Jack Carteras Mayor
  • Perry Langas Kelly
  • Henry Silvaas Brock
  • Bart Bravermanas Kemp
  • John Lisbon Woodas Mad Bomber
  • James Ingersollas Helms
  • Robert Doyleas Bill
  • Patti Jeromeas Madeline
  • Angel Tompkinsas Newswoman
  • Sue Lyonas ABC Newswoman
Director
Lewis Teague
Screenplay
John Sayles
Story
John Sayles, Frank Ray Perilli
Producer
Brandon Chase, Mark L. Rosen
Original Music Composer
Craig Huxley
Director of Photography
Joseph Mangine

Cast and crew: TMDB.

Alligator Collection, in release order

  1. 1.Alligator14 November 1980
  2. 2.Alligator 2: The Mutation5 July 1991

Collection: TMDB.

Alligator trailer

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