Howard the Duck

1986, Adventure/Fantasy, 1h 51m

81 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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While it has its moments, Howard the Duck suffers from an uneven tone and mediocre performances. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

In this film based on the comic book character, Howard the Duck is suddenly beamed from Duckworld, a planet of intelligent ducks with arms and legs, to Earth, where he lands in Cleveland. There he saves rocker Beverly (Lea Thompson) from thugs and forms a friendship with her. She introduces him to Phil (Tim Robbins), who works at a lab with scientist Dr. Jenning (Jeffrey Jones). When the doctor attempts to return Howard to his world, Jenning instead transfers an evil spirit into his own body.

Cast & Crew

Lea Thompson
Beverly Switzler
Jeffrey Jones
Dr. Walter Jenning
Tim Robbins
Phil Blumburtt
Paul Guilfoyle
Lieutenant Welker
Liz Sagal
Ronette
Dominique Davalos
Cal
Holly Robinson Peete
K.C.
Tommy Swerdlow
Ginger Moss
Richard Edson
Ritchie
Miles Chapin
Carter
Richard McGonagle
First Cop
Virginia Capers
Cora Mae
Debbie Lee Carrington
Additional Ducks
David Paymer
Larry
Thomas Dolby
Bartender in Rock Club
Willard Huyck
Director
Gloria Katz
Producer
Robert Latham Brown
Producer
George Lucas
Executive Producer
Willard Huyck
Screenwriter
Gloria Katz
Screenwriter
John Barry
Original Music
Richard H. Kline
Cinematography
Michael Chandler
Film Editing
Sidney Wolinsky
Film Editing
Dianne Crittenden
Casting
Peter Jamison
Production Design
Mark Billerman
Art Director
Blake Russell
Art Director
Phil Abramson
Set Decoration
Joe I. Tompkins
Costume Design
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