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Directed by Roy Del Ruth, The Alligator People leans on a strong ensemble — Beverly Garland, Bruce Bennett, Lon Chaney Jr. — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about science fiction titles of 1959.
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