Gator
"Come and get him."
Originally released in 1976. Gator is a drama/crime film. directed by Burt Reynolds.
Starring Burt Reynolds, Lauren Hutton, and Jerry Reed
Synopsis
After his release from prison, notorious ex-con and moonshine distiller Gator McKlusky moves in with his father in a cabin in the Okefenokee Swamp. His bootlegging plans are cut short, however, when a federal agent tells McKlusky that he will lose custody of his 9-year-old daughter unless he helps bring down local crime lord Bama McCall. McKlusky enlists the help of reporter Aggie Maybank and a few local eccentrics to bring down McCall's empire.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (91 votes)
Box Office
$11M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Burt Reynolds
as Gator McKlusky
Lauren Hutton
as Agatha Weedow "Aggie" Maybank
Jerry Reed
as Bama McCall
Dub Taylor
as Mayor T.L. Caffery
Burton Gilliam
as Smiley
Jack Weston
as Irving Greenfield
Alice Ghostley
as Emmeline Cavanaugh
Mike Douglas
as The Governor
William Engesser
as Bones
John Steadman
as Ned McKlusky
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $11,000,000
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Levy-Gardner-Laven
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gator about?
After his release from prison, notorious ex-con and moonshine distiller Gator McKlusky moves in with his father in a cabin in the Okefenokee Swamp. His bootlegging plans are cut short, however, whe...
Who directed Gator?
Gator was directed by Burt Reynolds.
How long is Gator?
Gator has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Gator released?
Gator was released on August 25, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gator?
The main cast of Gator includes Burt Reynolds, Lauren Hutton, Jerry Reed, Dub Taylor, Burton Gilliam.