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Gator
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PG,1hr 55min
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1976
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MGM
Synopsis: Having created the character of Gator McKlusky in 1973's White Lightning, Burt Reynolds reprises the role in the appropriately titled Gator. Once again, ex-convict McKluskey is strong-armed into helping the feds nab a dangerous criminal, who turns out to be an old high-school chum (Jerry Reed). He is aided and abetted by TV reporter Aggie Maybank (Lauren Hutton) and comedy-relief FBI agent Irving Greenfield (Jack Weston). Talk-show host Mike Douglas makes his film debut as a Jimmy Carter-style governor. ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
This Southern-fried mishmash of action, comedy, and romance takes an everything-and-the-kitchen-sink approach to storytelling. Producers Arthur and Ava Gardner obviously designed Gator as little more than an opportunity for star and rookie director Burt Reynolds to display his unctuous charms and take a stab behind the camera. It's no surprise, then, that the results are so slapdash. Gator often seems ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Gator McKlusky
Irving Greenfield
Aggie Maybank
Bama McCall
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