The Alligator People
"Nerve-shattering terror!"
Originally released in 1959. The Alligator People is a science fiction/horror film. directed by Roy Del Ruth. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Beverly Garland, Bruce Bennett, and Lon Chaney Jr.
Synopsis
Under therapeutic hypnosis, a seemingly well-adjusted young woman tells a fantastic story, verified by lie detector, of her forgotten marriage to a man who disappeared on the day of their honeymoon, and of her search for him which takes her to a lonely mansion in a remote section of swampland tenanted by snakes, alligators, a drunken one-armed lout, a mysterious doctor, and a cold-hearted elderly woman who lives alone in a brooding manse.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 16, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (61 votes)
Budget
$300K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Beverly Garland
as Joyce Webster, aka Jane Marvin
Bruce Bennett
as Dr. Eric Lorimer
Lon Chaney Jr.
as Manon
George Macready
as Dr. Mark Sinclair
Frieda Inescort
as Mrs. Lavinia Hawthorne
Richard Crane
as Paul Webster
Douglas Kennedy
as Dr. Wayne McGregor
Bill Bradley
as Patient 'Number Six' (uncredited)
Hal K. Dawson
as Conductor
Dudley Dickerson
as Porter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $300,000
Production Companies
- Associated Producers (API)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Alligator People about?
Under therapeutic hypnosis, a seemingly well-adjusted young woman tells a fantastic story, verified by lie detector, of her forgotten marriage to a man who disappeared on the day of their honeymoon...
Who directed The Alligator People?
The Alligator People was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
How long is The Alligator People?
The Alligator People has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was The Alligator People released?
The Alligator People was released on July 16, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Alligator People?
The main cast of The Alligator People includes Beverly Garland, Bruce Bennett, Lon Chaney Jr., George Macready, Frieda Inescort.