Howard the Duck - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts

[discussimdb]

Fan of Howard the Duck or just want to share your movie knowledge? This topic is dedicated to all trivia and questions related to Howard the Duck

[stephanie]

For her 1980s-style look, Lea Thompson had to have her hair styled for about two hours each day. She admitted later that she was not very happy about the treatment, and should have worn a wig instead.

[wallace]

In a 1986 interview in "Star Hits" magazine, singer Belinda Carlisle stated that she auditioned for a role in the film.

[jim]

Second consecutive financial failure for director Willard Huyck whose previous film Best Defense (1984) was also a box-office flop. The failure of this film killed off his directing career for good, and he never made another film after this one.

[bernard]

Howard's fatigue pants are printed with the so-called "duck hunter" camouflage pattern.

[jesus]

The ultralight aircraft used in the movie was a Quicksilver MX.

[toni]

Howard and Beverly go to a restaurant called "Roma's Cajun Sushi" - that is Italian, Louisiana and Japanese - 3 completely different cuisines in one.

[chad]

The original Marvel comics were similar to the style of Deadpool, with adult-oriented humour. This was significantly toned down for the film to make it appeal to younger audiences.

[alyssa]

The movie since its first release has garnered "a huge cult following" according to the film's DVD sleeve notes.

[terry]

WILHELM SCREAM: (at around 1h 9 mins) When Dr. Walter Jenning (as the Dark Lord) sends the man through the window with his energy and the guy lands on a car.

[jesus]

Due to the movie's disastrous box-office performance domestically, the title was changed to "Howard: A New Breed of Hero" for release outside the U.S.

[ivan]

The Evil Overlord is based on the Marvel villain who originally brought Howard to Earth. His full title in the comics is Thog the Nether-Spawn, Overmaster of Sominus.

[ella]

George Lucas' close friend John Landis was originally slated to direct this film, but after reading the script turned down the opportunity due to the police car crashes in the finale. He felt this was too similar to that of his previous film, The Blues Brothers (1980).

[ella]

Final theatrical feature film directed by Willard Huyck.

[bessie]

Chip Zien was cast as the voice of Howard after filming was completed. During filming, puppeteer Tim Rose spoke Howard's lines through a microphone.

[jamie]

The movie was nominated for seven Golden Raspberry Awards in 1986, including: Worst Director (Willard Huyck), Worst Original Song ("Howard the Duck") and Worst Supporting Actor (Tim Robbins). The picture won four Razzies, for: Worst New Star ("the six guys and gals in the duck suit"), Worst Visual Effects, Worst Screenplay, and Worst Picture, tied with Under the Cherry Moon (1986).

[chad]

Rob Paulsen and Townsend Coleman auditioned for the voice of Howard.

[michele]

Lea Thompson designed her character's look after Cyndi Lauper and Madonna.

[maureen]

WILHELM SCREAM: (at around 1h 21 mins) When Howard knocks the duck hunter out of his boat and shouts "Banzai!"

[willard]

Mike Slavko, better known as radio DJ M. Dung, is the voice of the TV dance party host.