Howard e il destino del mondo

Titolo originale: Howard the Duck
Regia: Willard Huyck |
Anno: 1986
Origine: United States of America |
Generi: Fantasy Commedia Azione Avventura Romance Fantascienza
Tag: superhero | based on comic | alternative reality |
Cast: Lea Thompson | Jeffrey Jones | Tim Robbins | Ed Gale | Chip Zien | Tim Rose | Steve Sleap | Peter Baird | Mary Wells | Lisa Sturz | Jordan Prentice | Paul Guilfoyle | Liz Sagal | Dominique Davalos | Holly Robinson Peete | Tommy Swerdlow | Richard Edson | Miles Chapin | Richard McGonagle | Virginia Capers | Debbie Lee Carrington | Jorli McLain | Miguel Sandoval | Sheldon Feldner | Lee Anthony | Paul Comi | Maureen Coyne | James Lashly | Tom Parker | Ed Holmes | David Paymer | William Hall | Denny Delk | Martin Ganapoler | Tom Rayhall | Gary Littlejohn | Thomas Dolby | Kristopher Logan | Reed Kirk Rahlmann | John Fleck | William McCoy | Steven Kravitz | Anne Tofflemire | Marcia Banks | Nancy Fish | Monty Hoffman | Ted Kurtz | Wood Moy | Wanda McCaddon | James Brady | Carol McElheney | Jeanne Lauren | Richard Kiley | Mel Blanc |

Il papero alieno Howard viene trasportato a Cleveland (Ohio) da un esperimento fallito con un laser. Il fascio di luce ha trascinato con sè anche lo spirito di uno degli Occulti Super Sovrani dell'Universo, deciso a distruggere la Terra. Ad aiutare Howard è la cantante rock Beverly Switzler.

Approfondimenti

Names of duck films on movie posters seen in the picture were "Splashdance" (title spoofing Flashdan [...] D
Following a test-screening, Universal executives Sid Sheinberg and Frank Price were allegedly arguin [...] D
The antagonists, Dark Overlords of the Universe, have one of them possess the body that was like a m [...] D
Lea Thompson actually did the singing for all of the songs of her character's band, as did the other [...] D
In conjunction with the film, n official soundtrack album consisting of the five Thomas Dolby songs [...] D
For her 1980s-style look, Lea Thompson had to have her hair styled for about two hours each day. She [...] D
Howard and Beverly go to a restaurant called "Roma's Cajun Sushi" - that is Italian, Louisiana and J [...] D
The movie since its first release has garnered "a huge cult following" according to the film's DVD s [...] D
Paula Abdul, Kim Basinger, Jodi Benson, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Lori Singer were all considered fo [...] D
Lea Thompson designed her character's look after Cyndi Lauper and Madonna. D
Executive producer George Lucas spent $2 million on Howard's duck suit, and eight different actors w [...] D
In July 2021, actor Chip Zien, who voiced Howard, revealed in an interview with The Hollywood Report [...] D
The movie was nominated for seven Golden Raspberry Awards in 1986, including: Worst Director (Willar [...] D
According to the DVD sleeve notes, the picture is "one of the most controversial high-budget films i [...] D
After Howard, Beverly and the Dark Lord leave the diner, the waitress is seen talking to the police [...] D
Much of John Barry's soundtrack for the film went unused, after producer Gloria Katz deemed it to be [...] D
Tori Amos auditioned for the part of Beverly Switzler. D
Second consecutive financial failure for director Willard Huyck whose previous film La miglior difes [...] D
The ultralight aircraft used in the movie was a Quicksilver MX. D
Another of the similarities/Easter eggs paying homage to Ritorno al futuro (1985) appear when Howard [...] D
Scream Queen and B-movie legend Linnea Quigley said she auditioned for the role of Beverly and was v [...] D
In a 1986 interview in "Star Hits" magazine, singer Belinda Carlisle stated that she auditioned for [...] D
The cook in the sushi restaurant is wearing an "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" t-shirt, which [...] D
In a Twitter comment, actress Lea Thompson confirmed that she still has the Les Paul guitar, "Cherry [...] D
In the diner sequence, a kid is seen wearing an L'Impero colpisce ancora (1980) t-shirt. D
The movie was filmed during November and December 1985 and January, February and March 1986. Second- [...] D
WILHELM SCREAM: (at around 1h 9 mins) When Dr. Walter Jenning (as the Dark Lord) sends the man throu [...] D
Howard's fatigue pants are printed with the so-called "duck hunter" camouflage pattern. D
This movie counts famous British film critic Mark Kermode as one of its fans, who labeled it his "fa [...] D
Final theatrical feature film directed by Willard Huyck. D
Howard's appearance was left out of pre-release promotions, to keep him a surprise. This led to two [...] D
WILHELM SCREAM: (at around 1h 21 mins) When Howard knocks the duck hunter out of his boat and shouts [...] D
In October 5th 2017, a 70mm print of the movie was screened at the Egyptian Theatre's 'Beyond Fest', [...] D
Film debut of Holly Robinson Peete. D
On the official soundtrack album of the movie, the song "Don't Turn Away" is performed by Thomas Dol [...] D
A kid in the diner sequence is wearing a Il ritorno dello Jedi (1983) t-shirt. D
In 2011, a screen-worn Howard mask was sold on eBay for $1,525. A few weeks later, an original, worn [...] D
The original Marvel comics were similar to the style of Deadpool, with adult-oriented humour. This w [...] D
Mike Slavko, better known as radio DJ M. Dung, is the voice of the TV dance party host. D
Podcaster and author 'Arnie Carvalho' owns one of the worlds largest private Howard the Duck collect [...] D
Howard the Duck is erroneously considered the first feature length film based on a Marvel character. [...] D
The Evil Overlord is based on the Marvel villain who originally brought Howard to Earth. His full ti [...] D
There is a poster in Howard's room for the movie, "My Little Chickadee", starring Mae Nest and W.C. [...] D
Jay Leno was up for the role of Phil Blumburtt. D
Due to the movie's disastrous box-office performance domestically, the title was changed to "Howard: [...] D
Shortly after the movie was released, Frank Price quit his job as the head of Universal Pictures, th [...] D
Howard the Duck made a second cinematic appearance in the post-credit scene of Guardiani della Galas [...] D
Rob Paulsen and Townsend Coleman auditioned for the voice of Howard. D
John Cusack and Martin Short auditioned for the voice of Howard. D
One of only two films based on a Marvel Comic to win the Razzie Award for Worst Picture. The other b [...] D
According to reports at the time of the movie's release, George Lucas had just built the $50-million [...] D
Chip Zien was cast as the voice of Howard after filming was completed. During filming, puppeteer Tim [...] D
Text from the license in Howard's wallet: MARSHINGTON D.C.EXPIRES ON HATCHDAY 86N2465258HOWARD T. DU [...] D
The name of the all-girl band was "Cherry Bomb". D
Phoebe Cates auditioned for the role of Beverly. D
George Lucas' close friend John Landis was originally slated to direct this film, but after reading [...] D

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Dr. Jenning: In the lab that night, we saw a singl [...] D
Beverly: Okay. Alright. Turn me into a dark overlo [...] D
Beverly: I just can't seem to find the right man. [...] D
Howard T. Duck: It's not nice to fool with the dar [...] D
Howard T. Duck: Every duck has his limit, and you [...] D
Dr. Jenning: The world is in great danger. Howard [...] D
Beverly: Hiya, Duckie. Howard T. Duck: Hi, Tootse [...] D
Howard T. Duck: No duck is an island. And if fate [...] D
Dr. Jenning: [setting fire to the diner] If you ca [...] D
"Breeders - Lost Stork" Movie Poster: Indiana Drak [...] D
Lieutenant Welker: [to Howard] You are gonna go pl [...] D
Skin Head: [notices Howard] I've been doing too mu [...] D
Nightclub Owner: Here's the money, for the girls. [...] D
Howard T. Duck: Desperate ducks commit desperate a [...] D
State Trooper: I wanna see your license, "Jack"! [...] D
Howard T. Duck: I've given up trying to assimilate [...] D
Dr. Jenning: It was just a routine procedure, mean [...] D
Dr. Jenning: [Possessed by the dark overlord] I am [...] D
[Jenning has almost crashed into a diner] Howard [...] D
Beverly: Listen, would you like something to eat o [...] D
Beverly: You're gonna just sit there? Dr. Jenning [...] D
Phil Blumburtt: DUCK! Howard T. Duck: And proud o [...] D
Beverly: He's my favorite duck. Dr. Jenning: You [...] D
Howard T. Duck: I'm a dead duck! D
Dr. Jenning: I told you, bird-brain, I am not Jenn [...] D
[Phil Blumburtt hangs into the sea from the bottom [...] D
Phil Blumburtt: Howard, in prehistoric times you f [...] D
Waitress: [after the waitress brings the "Specials [...] D
Howard T. Duck: It's alright, Tootse. D
Wendy: [Message left on answering machine] Hi. It' [...] D
Howard T. Duck: That's it, no more Mr. Nice Duck. D
Waitress: You know, hostility is like psychic boom [...] D
Beverly: [Picks up a handful of feathers] What's t [...] D
Beverly: Put him down! Howard may be a duck, but y [...] D
Dr. Jenning: It feels like something inside me, gn [...] D
Howard T. Duck: I can't believe this planet. Fried [...] D
Phil Blumburtt: I've already got a theory. Beverl [...] D
Howard T. Duck: Aren't you going to see me off? B [...] D
Howard T. Duck: Bev, I am not a real sentimental g [...] D
Howard T. Duck: On my planet, we never say die - w [...] D
Howard T. Duck: Dammit! I can't sit here on my tai [...] D
Howard T. Duck: We've got a saying on my planet. I [...] D
Carter: This relationship - it defies all the laws [...] D
[Howard and Phil have landed in a pond] Howard T. [...] D
Dr. Jenning: [at the diner, as the Dark Overlord] [...] D
Beverly: I was worried about you. I missed you. H [...] D
Cora Mae, Job Placement Counselor: [to Howard] I g [...] D
Howard T. Duck: No one laughs at a master of Quack [...] D
[last lines] Howard T. Duck: Not bad for a duck f [...] D
Howard T. Duck: Goodbye, Duckworld. D
Beverly: Book 'em, duck-o. D
Football Player: [In a TV Commercial] Why not take [...] D
Beverly: I'm sorry I'm so nervous. It's just that [...] D
Howard T. Duck: What is this place? Beverly: Uh.. [...] D
Hostess: I'm sorry, we don't allow pets on the pre [...] D
Phil Blumburtt: [With Beverly in tow, a depressed [...] D
Howard T. Duck: [Holding Dr Jenning's hand, who is [...] D
Phil Blumburtt: Get out of there. Duck! Howard T. [...] D
[Howard has escaped] Lieutenant Welker: How the h [...] D
Phil Blumburtt: [working on the ultralight] Did yo [...] D
Phil Blumburtt: Hi, sorry I missed the show. I cam [...] D
Postcard: Dear Howard, Having a miserable vacation [...] D
Howard T. Duck: [to Bev] Of all the alleys in the [...] D
[Together in bed, Beverly seducing Howard] Howard [...] D
Beverly: If that's the way you want it! Then, so l [...] D
[Howard, Beverly and Dr. Jenning (aka The Dark Ove [...] D
Beverly: What am I gonna do with you, Duckie? D
Beverly: You play pretty good. Howard T. Duck: I [...] D
Beverly: [to Howard as they lie in bed together] I [...] D
Beverly: Excuse me, are you in charge here? Lieut [...] D
Dr. Jenning: [In demon form] Eat claw, duck! D
Dark Overlord: Howard. Going somewhere, Howard? D
[the mob is trying to slaughter Howard] Howard T. [...] D
Beverly: You got some place to go? Howard T. Duck [...] D
[Howard is being strip-searched] Howard T. Duck: [...] D
Howard T. Duck: I need this like I need another ta [...] D
Beverly: Make yourself at home. Howard T. Duck: M [...] D
Beverly: I don't know where you are now, but I hop [...] D
Ginger Moss: Mallard in the side pocket! D
Dr. Jenning: You are about to make history a secon [...] D
[the diner has turned into turmoil] Dr. Jenning: [...] D

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