The Great Alligator
1979, Italian. Directed by Sergio Martino.
It is not an animal, it is a demon!
Tourists on a tropical island anger an island god, who turns himself into a giant alligator and stalks them.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- Check local
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The Great Alligator is streaming on Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sergio MartinoDirector
- Barbara BachAlice Brandt
- Claudio CassinelliDaniel Nessel
- Mel FerrerJoshua
- Romano PuppoPeter
- Fabrizia CastagnoliMinou's Mother
- Enzo FisichellaMaurice, lover of Minou's Mother
- Lory Del SantoJane
- Anny PapaLaura
- Bobby RhodesJoshua's forman
- Clara ColosimoTourist
- Peter BoomTourist With Rifle
- Giulia D'AngeloBritish Tourist
Details
- Released
- 3 November 1979
- Original title
- Il fiume del grande caimano
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Cesare Frugoni, George Eastman, Sergio Martino
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The Great Alligator: quick answers
Is The Great Alligator worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.4/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Great Alligator?
The Great Alligator runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Great Alligator have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Great Alligator. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Great Alligator parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Great Alligator yet.
Which OTT platform is The Great Alligator on?
The Great Alligator is streaming on Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Alligator?
If you liked The Great Alligator, try Night Watch, The Case of the Bloody Iris, The Cellar.
Who directed The Great Alligator?
The Great Alligator (1979) was directed by Sergio Martino and stars Barbara Bach, Claudio Cassinelli, Mel Ferrer.