Albino Alligator

Albino Alligator is a 1997 film directed by Kevin Spacey in his directorial debut. It stars Matt Dillon, Gary Sinise and William Fichtner as three small-time criminals who take hostages when they are cornered by the police. The title of the film refers to the way that alligators will use an albino among them as a sacrifice, so that the opposing alligators will be distracted and prey themselves. Brothers Dova (Matt Dillon) and Milo (Gary Sinise) a... More

Initial release date:

  • Jan 17, 1997

Directed by:

Rating:

R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 37 min

Screenplay by:

Also known as:

  • Albino Alligator

Film

Directed by

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey, CBE (born Kevin Spacey Fowler; July 26, 1959) is an American actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and crooner. He grew up in California, and began his career as a stage actor during the 1980s, before being cast in supporting roles in film and television. He gained critical acclaim...

Tagline:

  • Deliberate sacrifice for deliberate gain.

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Edited by:

Release date(s):

Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1996
  • Sep 7, 1999
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 37 min

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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 6,000,000

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Awards

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee
  • 1997

Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress Nominees

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 5,074
  • Apr 25, 2010
  • 6.5

The Movie List: the first 9200 of 2010-04-25

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