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Cast

Lea Thompson
as Beverly Switzler

Jeffrey Jones
as Dr. Walter Jenning

Tim Robbins
as Phil Blumburtt

Paul Guilfoyle (II)
as Lt. Welker

Ed Gale
as Howard T. Duck

Chip Zien
as Howard T. Duck

Liz Sagal
as Ronette

Tim Rose
as Howard T. Duck

Dominique Davalos
as Cal

Holly Robinson Peete
as K.C.

Steve Sleap
as Howard T. Duck

Tommy Swerdlow
as Ginger Moss

Peter Baird
as Howard T. Duck

Richard Edson
as Ritchie

Mary Wells
as Howard T. Duck

Miles Chapin
as Carter

Lisa Sturz
as Howard T. Duck

Jordan Prentice
as Howard T. Duck

Richard McGonagle
as Cop

Virginia Capers
as Coramae

Jorli McClain
as Waitress

Margarita Fernandez

Sheldon Feldner
as Hot-Tub-Spa Owner

Jeanne Laruen
as Bear

Lee Anthony
as Grossbach

Paul Comi
as Dr. Chapin

Maureen Coyne
as Teacher

James Lashly
as State Trooper

Felix Silla
as Stunt Duck

Tom Parker
as TV Reporter

Debbie Lee Carrington
as Additional Ducks

Ed Holmes
as TV Duck Hunter

David Paymer
as Larry Scientist

William Hall
as Hanson

Denny Delk
as Sergeant

Martin Ganapoler
as Trucker

Miguel Sandoval
as Cab Driver

Tom Rayhall
as Trucker

Gary Littlejohn
as Trucker

Thomas Dolby
as Bartender in Rock Club

Kristopher Logan
as Punk

Reed Kirk Rahlmann
as Bender

John Fleck
as Pimples

William McCoy
as Skin Head

Steve Kravitz
as Lover Boy

Anne Tofflemire
as Lover Girl

Marcia Banks
as Mama Biker

Nancy Fish
as Bag Lady

Monty Hoffman
as Club Bouncer

Ted Kurtz
as Kirby

Wood Moy
as Chef

Wanda McCaddon
as Hostess

James Brady
as Tour Guide

Carol McElheney
as Screaming Woman

Jeanne Lauren
as Bear

Richard Kiley
as the Cosmos

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• May 25, 2014

  Goofy film (oh, sorry - he was a dog)
  Red L Super Reviewer
• Nov 09, 2013

  From George Lucas comes the atrociously awful comic book film Howard the Duck. Seemingly lacking in plot and direction, the film is essentially a mishmash of a duck-out-of-water story and an alien invasion story. Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, and Tim Robbins lead the cast, but with a script this bad there's nothing that they can do to make it work. Additionally, the duck suit for Howard looks extremely fake, and the voice work does nothing to bring the character to life. The comedy also fails, consisting mostly of lame puns and crass jokes. A truly appalling film, Howard the Duck is so incredibly stupid, it's unbelievable.
  Dann M Super Reviewer
• Apr 22, 2012

  [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] Due to the plot and nostalgic visual style, it was always going to be a misfire if it's primary intention was to become a summer blockbuster and unsurprisingly the film was a box office disaster. Not only that, but it's famous for being cited as one of the worst films ever made and even had to be cut because censors reacted badly to the jokes about ducks and condoms but even the most uneven and messy films like Howard the Duck have the power to inspire a fandom. I think the choice to use live action as opposed to animation was a good idea. Howard in animatronics isn't as unconvincing as everyone says, the dialogue matches his facial movements and he looks attractive and stylishly art house. However the people in the film are dull, boring and underdeveloped and are portrayed awfully with even worse performances than the horrible cast of Transformers. I'm certain that the film is likely to dissappoint it's target audience more than any kids movie i've seen in my viewing life. It has quite a few scenes with smoking, swearing and some that I suspect are somehow promoting beastiality to people. But I embraced it for all it's weirdness and art house style of storytelling. I believe it's a surreal, strangely likable and sometimes witty failed picture and it appealed to me. I dont think there's any reasons to loathe it. I had a smile on my face all the way through, I think its a very strange, subversive, funny film. I unlike most most unfair critics actually looked at the positives of the film. So sue me. I enjoyed Howard the Duck.
  Directors C Super Reviewer
• Jun 18, 2011

  If you're looking for some gripping Hollywood drama in "HOWARD THE DUCK", then you should just go pluck yourself. This isn't your movie... Get over it and go away... While the duck suit used for the titular character is an embarrassing disaster, the comedic talents of Lea Thompson, Tim Robbins, Chip Zien, Ed Gale, and Jeffery Jones pull off the impossible: They make "HOWARD THE DUCK" a charming and laugh-out-loud movie that is hated simply because it is misunderstood. Maybe I'm biased because I like the comic-book character, but to me this movie is just good old fashioned fun from start to finish. It's not particularly for kids, but I think that kids would understand this movie better than most adults: "HOWARD THE DUCK" is a screwball comedy for the ages that mocks itself incessantly and dares its audience to accept its outrageous premise without going out of its way to achieve that reaction. The spirit of the movie is literally this: "Isn't this ridiculous? We're gonna push the 'ridiculous-factor' as far as it will go and it's gonna be hilarious! Screw you if you don't agree, we're gonna have some fun!" Take it or leave it, this is the movie for everyone out there with a self-discerning mind and self-deprecating sense of humor. It's "HOWARD THE DUCK". Deal with it...
  Michael R Super Reviewer

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