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The Toxic Avenger (1984)

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The first superhuman-hero...from New Jersey!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Lloyd Kaufman
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    The Toxic Avenger Mitch Cohen
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    Julie Cindy Manion
  • Profile picture of Robert Prichard
    Slug Robert Prichard
  • Profile picture of Gary Schneider
    Bozo Gary Schneider
  • Profile picture of Pat Ryan
    Mayor Belgoody Pat Ryan
  • Profile picture of Mark Torgl
    Melvin Mark Torgl
  • Profile picture of Dan Snow
    Cigar Face Dan Snow
  • Profile picture of Patrick Kilpatrick
    Leroy Patrick Kilpatrick

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  • shock humor
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