Howard the Duck backdrop

Howard the Duck 1986 Directed by Willard Huyck

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...

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $37,000,000
Revenue $38,000,000
Release Date 1 August 1986
110 mins
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
Jordan Prentice Howard T. Duck
Paul Guilfoyle Lieutenant Welker
Liz Sagal Ronette
Tommy Swerdlow Ginger Moss
Debbie Lee Carrington Additional Ducks (voice)
Jorli McLain Waitress
Miguel Sandoval Club Owner
Sheldon Feldner Hot Tub Spa Owner
Lee Anthony Grossbach
Paul Comi Dr. Chapin
James Lashly State Trooper
Tom Parker Steve Kanelli
Ed Holmes TV Duck Hunter
David Paymer Larry, Scientist
Denny Delk Sergeant
Martin Ganapoler First Trucker
Tom Rayhall Second Trucker
Gary Littlejohn Third Trucker
Thomas Dolby Bartender in Rock Club
John Fleck Pimples
William McCoy Skin Head
Steven Kravitz Lover Boy
Anne Tofflemire Lover Girl
Marcia Banks Mama Biker
Nancy Fish Bag Lady
Monty Hoffman Club Bouncer
Ted Kurtz Kirby
Wood Moy Chef
James Brady First Tour Guide
Carol McElheney Screaming Woman
Richard Kiley The Cosmos (voice)
Mel Blanc Daffy Duck (voice) (archive sound)