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Howard the Duck

1986-08-01 · 110 min · ★ 5.5

Comedy · Adventure · Science Fiction

A scientific experiment unknowingly brings extraterrestrial life forms to the Earth through a laser beam. First is the cigar-smoking drake, Howard, from the duck's planet. A few kids try to keep him from the greedy scientists and help him back to his planet, but then a much less friendly being arrives through the beam...

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Directors
Willard Huyck
Production companies
Lucasfilm Ltd., Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 37,000,000
Revenue
USD 38,000,000

Top Cast

Lea ThompsonLea ThompsonBeverly Switzler
Jeffrey JonesJeffrey JonesDr. Walter Jenning
Tim RobbinsTim RobbinsPhil Blumburtt
Ed GaleEd GaleHoward T. Duck
Chip ZienChip ZienHoward T. Duck (voice)
Tim RoseTim RoseHoward T. Duck
Steve SleapHoward T. Duck
Peter BairdHoward T. Duck
Mary WellsHoward T. Duck
Lisa SturzHoward T. Duck
Jordan PrenticeJordan PrenticeHoward T. Duck
Paul GuilfoylePaul GuilfoyleLieutenant Welker
Liz SagalLiz SagalRonette
Dominique DavalosDominique DavalosCal
Holly Robinson PeeteHolly Robinson PeeteK.C.
Tommy SwerdlowTommy SwerdlowGinger Moss
Richard EdsonRichard EdsonRitchie
Miles ChapinMiles ChapinCarter
Richard McGonagleRichard McGonagleFirst Cop
Virginia CapersVirginia CapersCoramae

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