The Great Alligator 1979
“It is not an animal, it is a demon!”
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Topic: Film "The Great Alligator" (1979). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 3, 1979
- Original language
- IT
- Origin
- Italy
- Studios
- Dania Film, Medusa Produzione
- Genres
- Horror, Mystery
- Updated
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Topic: Film "The Great Alligator" (1979).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Source 1: Title: The Great Alligator (1979). Release date: 11/03/1979 (IT). Genre: Horror and Mystery. Runtime: 1h 28m. Synopsis: Tourists on a tropical island anger an island god, who turns himself into a giant alligator and stalks them.
Source 2: Title: The Great Alligator River (also Il fiume del grande caimano, Alligators, Caiman, Big Alligator River, The Big Caimano River). 1979 Italian adventure film directed by Sergio Martino. Plot: An African God takes the form of a giant man-eating crocodile and attacks tourists.
Source 3: Synopsis: Tourists on a tropical island anger an island god, who turns himself into a giant alligator and stalks them.
Source 4: Title: The Great Alligator (1979). Director: Sergio Martino. Cast: Barbara Bach, Claudio
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“A gripping exploration of horror and mystery that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Great Alligator worth watching?
The Great Alligator holds a community rating of 4.5/10 based on 51 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Mystery for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Great Alligator and when was it released?
The Great Alligator is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 1979. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Great Alligator?
The Great Alligator was directed by Sergio Martino.
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