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Inspired by the Marvel Comic book character of the same name, Howard the Duck tells the story of a human-sized duck from a parallel universe who winds up in Cleveland.
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Fast Facts
- Release date: August 1, 1986
- Director: Willard Huyck
- Screenwriter: Willard Huyck, Gloria Huyck
- Producer: Gloria Huyck
- Executive producer: George Lucas
- Distributor: Universal Pictures
- Cinematography: Richard H. Kline
- Editing by: Michael Chandler, Sidney Wolinsky
- MPAA rating: PG
- Run time: 111 minutes
- Based on: Marvel Comics characters Howard the Duck
- Worldwide box office gross: $37,962,774 Box Office Mojo: Howard the Duck
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Plot Summary
A botched science experiment transports Howard the Duck from his home planet of Duckworld to Earth. After he saves punk-rocker Beverly Switzler (Lea Thompson) from a gang of hoodlums, she invites him to stay with her and the two become friends. When they discover that the same experiment that brought Howard to Earth also loosed the evil Dark Overlords, Howard and Beverly hatch a scheme to defeat the Overlords and help Howard find his way home. -
Cast
- Lea Thompson: Beverly Switzler
- Jeffrey Jones: Dr. Walter Jenning
- Tim Robbins: Phil Blumburtt
- Ed Gale: Howard T. Duck
- Chip Zie: Howard T. Duck (voice)
- Paul Guilfoyle: Lieutenant Welker
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@HMXAlakaiser Blasphemy!!! How is 'Howard the Duck' on that list??
@HMXBenCurrier | November 10, 2009 02:40 AM -
@9DM Dolph Lundgren style! I still love "Howard The Duck." He was up in the bed getting busy with Lea Thompson.
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@feliciaday Damn right! Check out UNDERSTANDING COMICS by @scottmccloud and Howard the Duck #16. You'll never read comics the same way again
@BallisticMedisn | November 09, 2009 05:25 PM
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View All Howard the Duck Questions (104) | Ask a QuestionWhat is the best way to render duck fat? (3 Answers)http://www2.worldpub.net/images/SAV/125-39_Rendering_Duck_Fat.jpgMAKES ABOUT 1 1⁄3 CUPS The great thing about rendering your own duck fat is that you end up with a batch of cracklings—delicious to snack on, sprinkled with salt. ... read moreWhere can I find fresh duck in San Diego? (6 Answers)Try calling: Siesels Old Fashioned Meats 4131 Ashton St San Diego, CA 92110 619-275-1234 http://www.iowameatfarms.com/ read moreWere there any arrests at the Howard University Protest? (1 Answer)According to the latest news articles, there were no injuries or arrests listed. read moreIs duck typically served rare/ medium-rare? (2 Answers)Duck really should be cooked to a medium rare. Cooking it longer allows much more of the fat to be rendered. There's even a risk factor involved in eating rare ... read more
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