Gator (1976): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Gator is a 1976 action drama starring Mike Douglas, Jack Weston and Jerry Reed. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes. Critics gave it 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gator About?
The premise of Gator without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After his release from prison, notorious outlaw Gator McKlusky seeks redemption in the Okefenokee Swamp. Facing the threat of losing his daughter, he reluctantly joins forces with a determined reporter and a diverse group of allies. Together, they must confront the dangerous Bama McCall, a ruthless crime lord who controls the region and poses a significant threat to Gator and his family.
Gator Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- corruption
- second part
- theft
- chase
- cat
- kiss
- helicopter
- bar
- female removes her clothes
- character name as title
- forename as title
- kissing while having sex
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- love interest
- explosion
- fistfight
- showdown
- boat chase
- car chase
- sex on a beach
- female topless nudity
- bare back
- action hero
- side boob
- united states of america
- oh 6 cayuse helicopter
- speedboat
- shack in a swamp
- lost in a swamp
- smoke bomb
- m 16
- boat crash
- walkie talkie
- woman dancing in a bikini
- crashing through a window
- pink palace hotel
- marching band
- campaign rally
- cigar smoking
- assaulting a police officer
- channel 22 news reporter
- popping a balloon
- champagne
- car crash
- double barreled pistol
- camera shot of a woman's butt
- hundred dollar bill
- poker game
- drugged drink
- beaten up
- reference to fiorello laguardia
Gator Cast
Mike Douglas leads the cast, with Jack Weston and Jerry Reed.
Also Starring in Gator
· 6 moreGator Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Gator 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 25% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 43%
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
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TMDB 53% User score
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Gator Plot Summary
What happens in Gator from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the southern governor, Mike Douglas, grumbles to his associates regarding their inefficacy in addressing the persistent issues plaguing Dunston County, a newcomer from the U.S. Justice Department, Irving Greenfield (Jack Weston), arrives with news both anticipated and shocking. He informs the governor that all criminal operations in Dunston County are orchestrated by the notorious “Bama” McCall (Jerry Reed), and he also unveils an unknown fact: McCall shares a past with the infamous moonshiner, “Gator” McClusky (Burt Reynolds). Fresh out of prison after a second offense, Gator is believed to have returned to his illicit business. Greenfield, eager to leverage Gator’s status to topple McCall, seeks the governor’s cooperation, which is desperately needed as the governor’s political future hangs in the balance.
Full summary
The whole story of Gator, scene by scene
Gator Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Gator.
How Well Do You Know Gator?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the character Gator McClusky?
Cars in Gator
48 cars on screen, including the 1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV and the 1975 Plymouth Gran Fury.
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1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Main role -
1975 Plymouth Gran Fury Main role -
1971 AMC Matador Station Wagon Important role -
1975 Plymouth Gran Fury Important role
Gator Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Gator 2” and “Gator el confidente”.
- Also known as
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- Gator 2
- Gator el confidente
- Mein Name ist Gator
- Алігатор
- Гатор
- Гейтър
- O Implacável
- Gator, o Implacável
- Betal eller dø
- Isku vyön alle
- Τ'όνομα μου είναι Γατόρ
- سوسمار
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- Gator el implacable
- Aligator
- Dåliga odds
- McKlusky!
- İnsan Bir Defa Ölür
- 霹雳猛虎续集
- 최후의 징벌
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Gator FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Gator, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gator?
Gator runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Gator released?
Gator was released on August 20, 1976.
Who is in the cast of Gator?
Gator stars Mike Douglas, Jack Weston and Jerry Reed, among 10 credited actors.
How is Gator rated?
Gator has 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Does Gator have a post-credit scene?
No. Gator has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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