Alligator
Overview
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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3 nominations total
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"It lives 50 feet beneath the city. It's 36 feet long. It weighs 2,000 pounds...And it's about to break out!"
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$1,500,000
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Cast
Crew
John Sayles
Screenplay
Writing
Frank Ray Perilli
Story
Writing
Lewis Teague
Director
Directing
Joseph Mangine
Director of Photography
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John Sayles
Story
Writing
Brandon Chase
Producer
Production
Craig Huxley
Original Music Composer
Sound
Robert S. Bremson
Executive Producer
Production
Mark L. Rosen
Producer
Production
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