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.
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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Release date
August 1, 1986
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Director
Willard Huyck
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Screenwriter
Willard Huyck, Gloria Huyck
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Producer
Gloria Huyck
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Executive producer
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Distributor
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Cinematography
Richard H. Kline
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Editing by
Michael Chandler, Sidney Wolinsky
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MPAA rating
PG
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Run time
111 minutes
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Based on
Marvel Comics characters Howard the Duck
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