Killer Crocodile
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| Directed by | Fabrizio De Angelis |
| Written by | Fabrizio De Angelis Dardano Sacchetti |
| Produced by | Fabrizio De Angelis |
| Starring | Richard Anthony Crenna Sherrie Rose Thomas Moore Van Johnson |
| Cinematography | Federico Del Zoppo |
| Edited by | Vincenzo Tomassi |
| Music by | Riz Ortolani |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 mins. |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | English |
Killer Crocodile is a 1989 Italian natural horror film directled by Fabrizio De Angelis, about a large crocodile that mutates when exposed to large quantities of toxic waste, which has been dumped in the water where it lives. The film stars Richard Anthony Crenna (son of actor Richard Crenna) and was followed by a sequel, Killer Crocodile II, in 1990.
Plot[]
A group of friends investigating the illegal dumping of toxic chemicals in a swamp must defend themselves against an abnormally huge crocodile, which has become more aggressive than normal due to prolonged exposure to the toxic waste. The crocodile kills many people, but ultimately the heroes throw a boat propeller into its mouth, after which the crocodile explodes for some reason.
Cast[]
- Richard Anthony Crenna as Kevin
- Julian Hampton as Mark
- John Harper as Bob
- Sherrie Rose as Pamela
- Ann Douglas as Jennifer
- Thomas Moore as Joe
- Van Johnson as Judge
- Wohrman Williams as Foley
Production[]
The film was shot back-to-back with its sequel Killer Crocodile 2 in the Dominican Republic. It was filmed on 35mm film.
Home media[]
The film will be released on DVD and Blu-ray in the U.S. on September 24, 2019 by Severin Films. There will also be a limited edition Blu-ray containing the .[1][2] This marks both film's first home media release in the United States. It is available for streaming, alongside its sequel, on Tubi.
See also[]
- List of killer crocodile films
References[]
External links[]
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