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Howard the Duck (1986)

Howard the Duck (1986)
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In this sci-fi comedy from executive producer George Lucas, Howard the Duck is an extra-terrestrial fowl who is accidentally beamed to earth by physicist Dr. Jenning (Jeffrey Jones) and his assistant Phil (Tim Robbins). The two go looking for Howard and find him in the home of Beverly Switzer (Lea Thompson), who was rescued by the interstellar duck from some mean-looking thugs. Beverly and Phil are friends, and when the government finds out about Howard, she helps Phil and Dr. Jenning hide him from the authorities until they can zap him back home. In the meantime, several wild chases and spectacular special effects keep the picture rolling along. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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Starring:
Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, (more)
Director(s):
Willard Huyck
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Howard the Duck

In this sci-fi comedy from executive producer George Lucas, Howard the Duck is an extra-terrestrial fowl who is accidentally beamed to earth by physicist Dr. Jenning (Jeffrey Jones) and his assistant Phil (Tim Robbins). The two go looking for Howard and find him in the home of Beverly Switzer (Lea Thompson), who was rescued by the interstellar duck from some mean-looking thugs. Beverly and Phil are friends, and when the government finds out about Howard, she helps Phil and Dr. Jenning hide him from the authorities until they can zap him back home. In the meantime, several wild chases and spectacular special effects keep the picture rolling along. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
111 mins

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Director(s):
Willard Huyck
Writer(s):
Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz
Producer(s):
Gloria Katz
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Violence, Adult Language, Adult Situations)
Categories:
Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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    James G.

    It about a Duck/Alien that hooks up with Lea Thompson AND saves the world, at the same time! Thats excellent! This flick NEEDS to come out on DVD...

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    Chanel G.

    This is my favorite movie who do i talk to about getting this to dvd neeed 2 see it fa real!!!

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    Garry A.

    I have seen this movie at lest 5 times and injoyed it every time.

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