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Florida USA-1975: Man Holding Alligator on Sand, Florida

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  • Year1975
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationFlorida, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD

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Man Holding Alligator on Sand, Florida — Clip Details

A man in a striped sweater kneels on a sandy surface, holding a large alligator or crocodile on its back in a tense struggle. The 8mm film footage, shot in 1975 in Florida, captures the raw, unfiltered moment with natural lighting and visible film grain. The man grips the reptile firmly as it thrashes, showcasing a dramatic interaction between human and animal. This authentic home movie clip offers a rare glimpse into a bold, possibly dangerous encounter, evoking a sense of adventure and risk from a bygone era.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
123268164

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Minors are visible. Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip, and a sensitive-use review is recommended.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: Yes
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

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Date
1975 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Florida, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

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  • 1975
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  • vintage 8mm film
  • Florida home movie
  • man holding crocodile
  • wildlife encounter
  • retro footage
  • archival 8mm
  • vintage animal footage
  • 1970s home movie
  • alligator on back
  • classic 8mm film
  • vintage wildlife
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  • 1970s footage
  • animal struggle
  • vintage documentary
  • nostalgic footage
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  • vintage Florida

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