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The first superhuman-hero...from New Jersey! - The Toxic Avenger
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Title: The Toxic Avenger

Release Date: 15 May 1984

Runtime: 1h 22m

Genre: Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction

Director: Troma Entertainment

Production Companies: Troma Entertainment

Overview: A gang of thugs devise a cruel hoax that goes horribly wrong as Melvin, a nerdy emaciated janitor at the local health club, is cast through a third story window into a vat of hazardous toxic waste.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.3 (558 votes)

Cast

  • Sara: Andree Maranda
  • The Toxic Avenger: Mitch Cohen
  • Wanda: Jennifer Prichard
  • Julie: Cindy Manion
  • Slug: Robert Prichard
  • Bozo: Gary Schneider
  • Mayor Belgoody: Pat Ryan
  • Melvin: Mark Torgl
  • Officer O'Clancy: Dick Martinsen
  • Walter Harris: Chris Liano
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