Albino Alligator

Albino Alligator

Albino Alligator Theatrical Poster
Directed by Kevin Spacey
Produced by Bradley Jenkel
Brad Krevoy
Steven Stabler
Written by Christian Forte
Starring Matt Dillon
Faye Dunaway
Gary Sinise
William Fichtner
Music by Michael Brook
Cinematography Mark Plummer
Editing by Jay Lash Cassidy
Distributed by Miramax Films
Release date(s) January 17, 1997 (1997-01-17)
Running time 97 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $6 million USD
Box office $339,379

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, in order to secure their real prey.

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Plot

Brothers Dova (Matt Dillon) and Milo (Gary Sinise), small-time crooks suddenly in way over their heads. When a holdup goes terribly wrong, the robbers flee to a local bar, desperately taking everyone inside hostage. With nowhere to run and time running out, it's a deadly situation where every second counts.

Reception

Reviews for the film were generally mixed. It maintains a 47% "rotten" rating according to the Rotten Tomatoes website.

Cast

Awards and nominations

Faye Dunaway was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award as Worst Supporting Actress.

References

Box Office Mojo
Rotten Tomatoes

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