Howard the Duck is a 1986 American superhero comedy film directed by Willard Huyck and starring Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, and Tim Robbins. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, the film was produced by Gloria Katz and written by Huyck and Katz, with George Lucas as executive producer. The screenplay was originally intended to be an animated film, but the film adaptation became live-action because of a contractual obligation. While several TV adaptations of Marvel characters were aired, this was the first theatrical release since the Captain America serial of 1944.
Theatrical release poster
George Lucas stepped down as the president of Lucasfilm to focus on producing films, including Howard the Duck.
The six actors who gave physical performances as Howard received a Golden Raspberry Award for "Worst New Star". The appearance of Howard was generally seen as being unconvincing.
Lea Katherine Thompson is an American actress, singer, dancer, and director.
Thompson in 2015
Thompson at the 2008 Collectormania 13 Convention in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom