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The Legend of Gator Face (1996): Cast & Plot

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The Legend of Gator Face is a 1996 family horror film directed by Vic Sarin, starring John White as Danny, Dan Warry-Smith and Charlotte Sullivan. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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The Legend of Gator Face (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Vic Sarin
Genres
Family , Adventure , Comedy , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Legend of Gator Face About?

The premise of The Legend of Gator Face without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Small-town Mississippians overreact to the appearance of a mythical swamp monster, partially the work of teen hoaxers.

The Legend of Gator Face Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • alligator man
  • child protagonist
  • posse
  • mutant
  • old mentor
  • befriending a monster
  • benevolent monster
  • humanoid alligator
  • kid movie
  • fantasy becomes reality
  • ironic twist
  • boy
+7 more
  • group
  • monster
  • summer
  • alligator
  • swamp
  • florida
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Legend of Gator Face Cast & Characters

John White leads the cast as Danny, with Dan Warry-Smith as Phil and Charlotte Sullivan as Angel. Directed by Vic Sarin; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Legend of Gator Face

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From the director

More from Vic Sarin

More films directed by Vic Sarin, best-rated first: A Shine of Rainbows, Left Behind, Danger Below Deck and Sugar.

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Plot

The Legend of Gator Face Plot Summary

What happens in The Legend of Gator Face from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Danny John White and Phil Dan Warry-Smith are two close friends living in a Mississippi town beside a murky swamp. They dream up a prank by converting a wetsuit into a makeshift Gator Face costume, turning their scheme into a spectacle that unsettles many locals and quickly climbs into national headlines. The townsfolk’ s reaction swings between fear and amusement, and the escalating pranks even draw the attention of the National Guard, turning a small-town joke into a matter of regional concern.

Full summary

The whole story of The Legend of Gator Face, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Legend of Gator Face?

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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What everyday item did Danny and Phil convert into their Gator Face costume?

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FAQ

The Legend of Gator Face FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Legend of Gator Face, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Legend of Gator Face?

The Legend of Gator Face runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was The Legend of Gator Face released?

The Legend of Gator Face was released on August 8, 1996.

Who directed The Legend of Gator Face?

The Legend of Gator Face was directed by Vic Sarin.

More films by Vic Sarin

Who is in the cast of The Legend of Gator Face?

The Legend of Gator Face stars John White as Danny, Dan Warry-Smith as Phil and Charlotte Sullivan as Angel, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Legend of Gator Face have a post-credit scene?

No. The Legend of Gator Face has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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