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The Toxic Avenger

1st May 1984
1h 22m
Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman

The Toxic Avenger is a 1984 Action Comedy film released on 1st May; Michael Herz and Lloyd Kaufman directed the film which stars Mark Torgl, Andree Maranda, and Mitch Cohen. A sequel, The Toxic Avenger Part II, was released in 1989. It was later remade/rebooted as The Toxic Avenger in 2023. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $325,000 on its budget.

3.0
MetaCritic
42
Rotten Tomatoes
70%
IMDb
6.3

Tromaville has a monstrous new hero. The Toxic Avenger is born when meek mop boy Melvin falls into a vat of toxic waste. Now evildoers will have a lot to lose.

If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 12:12am.

Cast (37)

Robert Prichard's profile Robert Prichard Slug
Age at Filming ≈ 27
Patrick Kilpatrick's profile Patrick Kilpatrick Leroy
Age at Filming ≈ 34
Scott Leva's profile Scott Leva Policeman (uncredited)
Michael Russo Rico
Age at Filming ≈ 30
John Reidy Terrorist
Age at Filming ≈ 27
Pat Ryan Mayor Peter Belgoody
Age at Filming ≈ 37
Dan Snow Cigar Face
Age at Filming ≈ 32
Dick Martinsen Officer O'Clancy
Richard Duggan Ice Cream Man
Sarabel Levinson Melvin's Mom
Norma Pratt Mrs. Haskell
Kenneth Kessler The Toxic Avenger (voice)
Al Pia Tom Wrightson
Donna Winter Mayor's Secretary
Randy Schein Bozo's Friend
Reuben Guss Dr. Snodburger
Donald O'Toole Man That Hates His Mother-in-Law
Chris Liano Walter Harris
Lenny Mandel The Rabbi
Dolly Hall Girl in Health Club
Marisa Tomei's profile Marisa Tomei Health Club Girl (uncredited)
Age at Filming ≈ 19

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Updated: 30th Jan 2024, 10:29am

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The Toxic Avenger Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

3% 13-19
5% 20-29
11% 30-39
81% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

32% Female
68% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

3% Bad
97% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

3% Criminal
97% Unknown

The Toxic Avenger FAQ

When was The Toxic Avenger released?

The Toxic Avenger was released on Tuesday May 1st, 1984.

Who plays the lead role(s) in The Toxic Avenger?

The lead role is played by Mark Torgl in the role of Melvin Junko.

How much did The Toxic Avenger cost to make?

The budget was $475,000.

How much money did The Toxic Avenger make?

The worldwide revenue was $800,000.

Is The Toxic Avenger on Netflix?

No, The Toxic Avenger is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Toxic Avenger on Amazon Prime?

No, The Toxic Avenger is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Toxic Avenger on Disney Plus?

No, The Toxic Avenger is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States