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The Great Alligator 1979

“It is not an animal, it is a demon!”

★ 4.5/10 · 51 votes HorrorMystery Released
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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
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79 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.2/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Horror #Mystery
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Topic: Film "The Great Alligator" (1979).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 7: Use ONLY provided facts.
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.”

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  • Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.

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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.

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The Great Alligator was directed by Sergio Martino.

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