Howard the Duck (1986)
More adventure than humanly possible.
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...
Director: Willard Huyck
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Romance, Science Fiction
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: August 1, 1986
Cast
- Lea Thompson - Beverly Switzler
- Jeffrey Jones - Dr. Walter Jenning
- Tim Robbins - Phil Blumburtt
- Ed Gale - Howard T. Duck
- Chip Zien - Howard T. Duck (voice)
- Tim Rose - Howard T. Duck
- Steve Sleap - Howard T. Duck
- Peter Baird - Howard T. Duck
- Mary Wells - Howard T. Duck
- Lisa Sturz - Howard T. Duck
Screenplay
- Willard Huyck (Screenplay)
- Gloria Katz (Screenplay)
- Steve Gerber (Characters)
Music: John Barry
Cinematography: Richard H. Kline
Editing: Michael Chandler, Sidney Wolinsky
Production: Lucasfilm Ltd., Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $37M
Box Office: $38M
Original Language: en
Themes
Superheroes and Power, Superhero Legends and Powers, Superhero Ascent: Divine Power, Epic Superhero Battles, Funny Superhero Sidekick Adventure
Keywords
superhero, based on comic, alternative reality
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Howard the Duck about?
- 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...
- Who directed Howard the Duck?
- Howard the Duck was directed by Willard Huyck.
- Who stars in Howard the Duck?
- Howard the Duck stars Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins, Ed Gale, Chip Zien, Tim Rose.
- How long is Howard the Duck?
- Howard the Duck has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Howard the Duck?
- Howard the Duck is a Fantasy, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Romance, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of Howard the Duck?
- Howard the Duck had a budget of $37M.
- How much did Howard the Duck gross?
- Howard the Duck grossed $38M worldwide.
- Where was Howard the Duck produced?
- Howard the Duck was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Howard the Duck?
- The themes of Howard the Duck include: Superheroes and Power, Superhero Legends and Powers, Superhero Ascent: Divine Power, Epic Superhero Battles, Funny Superhero Sidekick Adventure.