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
- 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
Complete Cast of Howard the Duck
- Lea Thompson - Beverly Switzler
- Tim Robbins - Phil Blumbertt
- Chip Zien - Howard T. Duck
- Paul Guilfoyle - Lt. Welker
- Peter Baird - Howard T. Duck
- Lisa Sturz - Howard T. Duck
- Tommy Swerdlow - Ginger Mos
- Thomas Dolby - Bartender in Rock Club
- Maureen Coyne - Teacher
- Ted Kurtz - Kirby
- Carol McElheney - Screaming Woman
- John Fleck - Pimples
- Sheldon Feldner - Hot Tub Spa Owner
- Dominique Davalos - Cal
- Miles Chapin - Carter
- Richard Kiley - the Cosmos
- Holly Robinson - K.C.
- Wood Moy - Chef
- Kristopher Logan - Punk
- James Lashly - State Trooper
- Ed Holmes - TV Duck Hunter
- Lee Anthony - Grossbach
- William Hall - Hanson
- Michael Sandoval - Club Owner
- Reed Kirk Rahlmann - Bender
- Jeanne Laruen - Bear
- Denny Delk - Sergeant
- Miguel Sandoval - Cab Driver
- Jeffrey Jones - Dr. Jenning
- Ed Gale - Howard T. Duck
- Tim Rose - Howard T. Duck
- Steve Sleap - Howard T. Duck
- Mary Wells - Howard T. Duck
- Jordan Prentice - Howard T. Duck
- Liz Sagal - Ronette
- Marcia Banks - Mama Biker
- Margarita Fernandez
- Wanda McCaddon - Hostess
- Monty Hoffman - Club Bouncer
- Nancy Fish - Bag Lady
- Richard Edson - Ritchie
- Paul Comi - Dr. Chapin
- Debbie Lee Carrington - Additional Duck
- William McCoy - Skin Head
- David Paymer - Larry Scientist
- Richard McGonagle - Cop
- Gary Littlejohn - Trucker
- Steve Kravitz - Lover Boy
- Virginia Capers - Coramae
- Tom Parker - TV Reporter
- Anne Tofflemire - Lover Girl
- Tom Rayhall - Trucker
- Jorli McClain - Waitress
- Martin Ganapoler - Trucker
- James Brady - Tour Guide
- Felix Silla - Stunt Duck
- Director(s):
- Willard Huyck
- Writer(s):
- Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz
- Producer(s):
- Gloria Katz
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Violence, Adult Situations, Adult Language)
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
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