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A herpetologist (Robin Riker) helps a detective (Robert Forster) track her flushed-away pet, now a king-size mutant called Ramone.
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Anton Bitel Little White Lies Earthy, bizarre and full-blooded, Lewis Teague’s B-movie brings its A-game and is no crock. Jan 10, 2024 Full Review Kim Newman Empire Magazine Enjoyable, but this croc-fest is no Lake Placid. Rated: 3/5 Jul 9, 2019 Full Review Variety Staff Variety Dumb as it is, director Lewis Teague brings some plusses to the pic. Robert Forster, as a detective, and Riker are amiable leads, never taking the film too seriously. Tech credits are cheap but serviceable. Mar 26, 2009 Full Review Alan Jones Radio Times Cujo director Lewis Teague brings subtle irony to the carnage and infuses the whole radical re-packaging of mutant monster clichés with an immensely likeable sense of insolent fun. Rated: 4/5 Oct 31, 2024 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com …let’s raise a glass to Alligator, one of the most sublime B-pictures ever made; wit and wisdom make for great films, and this adorable monster movie has all the bite you could hope for… Rated: 5/5 Feb 12, 2024 Full Review Chris Jackson Starburst Alligator is absolute rollercoaster of a movie, full of humour, action, explosions, snappy (no pun intended) dialogue, well-observed characters, many cast members with extremely pleasing faces, and one of the most enjoyably chaotic weddings... Jan 26, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, o elenco do filme é ruim e também não ajuda o filme a ser bom e nao melhora em nada, as cenas são fracas, junto com o jacaré que é ruim no filme todo. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/25 Full Review CodyZamboni Z Fun, exciting, with smart, likable characters, Solid gore fx, Campy in a good way, Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/24/24 Full Review Dean W Great independent movie. A creature feature that has all the tropes that Jaws and Grizzly have. A fun movie with some interesting and imaginative kills. Underrated and slammed by top critics but a must for people who like this sort of thing. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/19/24 Full Review Zachary H Not bad. I liked the design of the alligator. The plot was decent. The kills could have been a bit more realistic. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/04/24 Full Review John F Gritty low-budget movie about a giant killer gator in the sewers of Chicago, kind of a part slasher, part creature-feature kind of flick. Good chemistry between Forster and Riker helps to cancel out the less-than-outstanding script. Always nice to see corrupt politicians and their wealthy donors get their due. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/25/24 Full Review Johnathon W Fun creature feature that doesn't take it self too seriously, from the cast to direction. The actors are solid, especially Robert Forester as the lead, nicely underplaying his character and showing plenty of vulnerability, such as dealing with baldness. Behind the camera, director Lewis Teague directs a fun movie that slightly pokes fun at the genre while playing as a straight creature feature. The plot is predictable but fun while the effects make for a fun watch. Not a true classic but a great B-movie to watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/22/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Lewis Teague

Director

Robert Forster

David

Robin Riker

Marisa

Michael V. Gazzo

Chief Clark

Perry Lang

Kelly

Jack Carter

Mayor

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Synopsis A herpetologist (Robin Riker) helps a detective (Robert Forster) track her flushed-away pet, now a king-size mutant called Ramone.
Director
Lewis Teague
Producer
Brandon Chase, Mark L. Rosen
Screenwriter
John Sayles
Production Co
Alligator
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 2, 1980, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 18, 2007
Runtime
1h 34m
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