The Toxic Avenger
"He was 98 lbs. of solid nerd until he became...the Toxic Avenger!"
Originally released in 1984. The Toxic Avenger is a action/comedy film. directed by Lloyd Kaufman. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Andree Maranda, Mitch Cohen, and Jennifer Prichard
Synopsis
A gang of thugs devise a cruel hoax that goes horribly wrong as Melvin, a nerdy emaciated janitor at the local health club, is cast through a third story window into a vat of hazardous toxic waste.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 15, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (625 votes)
Budget
$500K
Production budget
Box Office
$800K
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $500,000
- Revenue
- $800,000
Production Companies
- Troma Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Toxic Avenger about?
A gang of thugs devise a cruel hoax that goes horribly wrong as Melvin, a nerdy emaciated janitor at the local health club, is cast through a third story window into a vat of hazardous toxic waste.
Who directed The Toxic Avenger?
The Toxic Avenger was directed by Lloyd Kaufman.
How long is The Toxic Avenger?
The Toxic Avenger has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Toxic Avenger released?
The Toxic Avenger was released on May 15, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Toxic Avenger?
The main cast of The Toxic Avenger includes Andree Maranda, Mitch Cohen, Jennifer Prichard, Cindy Manion, Robert Prichard.
Is The Toxic Avenger worth watching?
The Toxic Avenger has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 625 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.