Howard the Duck

Overview

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...

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 1, 1986

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Universal Pictures,Lucasfilm Ltd.,Marvel Entertainment

Cast

Lea Thompson,Jeffrey Jones,Tim Robbins,Ed Gale,Chip Zien,Tim Rose,Steve Sleap,Peter Baird,Mary Wells,Lisa Sturzand 45 more

Director

Willard Huyck

Writer

Willard Huyck,Gloria Katz,Steve Gerber

Producer

Gloria Katz,George Lucas

Cinematography

Richard H. Kline

Music

John Barry

Budget

$37,000,000

Revenue

$38,000,000

IMDb

tt0091225