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Albino Alligator (1996)

★ 6.1R97 minDirector: Kevin Spacey

1996 American film

Albino Alligator is a 1996 American crime thriller film. The directorial debut of Kevin Spacey as well as the screenwriting debut of Christian Forte, it stars Matt Dillon, Faye Dunaway, and Gary Sinise.

It tells the story of three small-time criminals who take hostages after being cornered by the police. The title refers to an anecdote told in the film, claiming that alligators will use an albino among them as sacrifice, so that the opposing alligators will be distracted and become prey themselves.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Albino Alligator about?
Albino Alligator (1996) — Three petty thieves who the police believe to be major criminals are chased into a basement bar where they take five hostages including all the bar employees. The rest of the movie deals with the cops lurking outside the bar while the trio try to get hold of the situation inside.
Is Albino Alligator based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Albino Alligator scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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