Synopsis
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...
Howard the Duck (1986) is a 1h 50min fantasy feature film by Willard Huyck. A scientific experiment unknowingly brings extraterrestrial life forms to the Earth through a laser beam.
Key facts
Cast
Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins, Lea Thompson, Ed Gale, Chip Zien, Tim Rose, Steve Sleap, Peter Baird
Original language
English
First release
August 1, 1986 (AS)
Production companies
Lucasfilm
Home video distributors
MCA Universal Home Video (United States)
Awards
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Visual Effects
Setting
Ohio
Filming locations
San Francisco, California
Crew
Screenplay
Gloria Katz, Willard Huyck
Producer
Gloria Katz
Cinematography
Richard H. Kline
Editing
Michael Chandler, Sidney Wolinsky
Music
John Barry
Trailer
Stills
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Titles
| Original title | Howard the Duck | English |
| Québec French title | Howard une nouvelle race de héros |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | MCA Universal Home Video (cat. no. 80511) | 1993, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Howard The Duck (Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack) - John Barry, Traditional, Sylvester Levay (1986) | 12 releases, 1986-1987: MCA Records |
| CD | Howard The Duck (Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack) - John Barry, Traditional, Sylvester Levay (1986) | 2 releases, 2014-2019: Intrada |
| Cassette | Howard The Duck (Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack) - John Barry, Traditional, Sylvester Levay (1986) | 8 releases, 1986: MCA Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | AS | August 1, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | August 1, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Canada | August 1, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | August 1, 1986 |
| Theatrical | United States | August 1, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Spain | November 26, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Japan | December 6, 1986 |
| Theatrical | France | December 10, 1986 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | December 12, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | December 12, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Australia | December 17, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Germany | December 17, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | December 18, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Italy | December 23, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Colombia | December 25, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Norway | December 26, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | December 29, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Peru | January 29, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | January 29, 1987 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | December 24, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | June 1, 1990 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 12 |
| Classification | United States | PG |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video VHS | United States | 1993 80511 |
| Home video | Mexico | March 10, 2009 |
Full credits
| Director | Willard Huyck |
| Cast | Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins, Lea Thompson, 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), Dominique Davalos (Cal), Holly Robinson Peete (K.C.), Tommy Swerdlow (Ginger Moss), Richard Edson (Ritchie), Miles Chapin (Carter), Richard McGonagle (First Cop), Virginia Capers (Coramae), 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), Maureen Coyne (Teacher), James Lashly (State Trooper), Tom Parker (Steve Kanelli), Ed Holmes (TV Duck Hunter), David Paymer (Larry, Scientist), William Hall (Hanson), Denny Delk (Sergeant), Martin Ganapoler (First Trucker), Tom Rayhall (Second Trucker), Gary Littlejohn (Third Trucker), Thomas Dolby (Bartender in Rock Club), Kristopher Logan (Punk), Reed Kirk Rahlmann (Bender), 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), Wanda McCaddon (Hostess), James Brady (First Tour Guide), Carol McElheney (Screaming Woman), Jeanne Lauren (Bear), Richard Kiley (The Cosmos (voice)), Mel Blanc (Daffy Duck (voice) (archive sound)), Carlos Gómez (Extra) |
| Screenplay | Gloria Katz, Willard Huyck |
| Producer | Gloria Katz |
| Executive producer | George Lucas |
| Cinematography | Richard H. Kline |
| Editing | Michael Chandler, Sidney Wolinsky |
| Music | John Barry |
| Production design | Peter Jamison |
| Visual effects | Michael J. McAlister |
| Sound | Randy Thom |
| Costumes | Joe I. Tompkins |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
