An Alligator Named Daisy
1955, English. Directed by J. Lee Thompson.
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Returning from a cricket match in Ireland, Peter Weston gains a pet alligator from another passenger who abandons it with him. He is horrified and while his first instinct is to get rid of it he develops a relationship with a young Irishwoman who appears to be entwined with the reptile. He soon discovers that Daisy is tame and seems to be the way to Moira's heart.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- J. Lee ThompsonDirector
- Donald SindenPeter Weston
- Diana DorsVanessa Colebrook
- Jeannie CarsonMoira O'Shannon
- James Robertson JusticeSir James Colebrook
- Roland CulverColonel Geoffrey Weston
- Stanley HollowayThe General
- Avice LandoneMrs. Weston
- Richard WattisHoskins
- Stephen BoydAlbert O'Shannon
- Margaret RutherfordPrudence Croquet
- Frankie HowerdM.C. at Alligator Rally (uncredited)
- Henry KendallValet
Details
- Released
- 13 December 1955
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jack Davies
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What An Alligator Named Daisy is based on
An Alligator Named Daisy is adapted from a novel.
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An Alligator Named Daisy runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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An Alligator Named Daisy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 December 1955. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like An Alligator Named Daisy?
If you liked An Alligator Named Daisy, try Boot Camp, Cuban Fury, Love, Weddings & Other Disasters.
Who directed An Alligator Named Daisy?
An Alligator Named Daisy (1955) was directed by J. Lee Thompson and stars Donald Sinden, Diana Dors, Jeannie Carson.
What is An Alligator Named Daisy based on?
An Alligator Named Daisy is adapted from a novel.