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Nukie

1987-07-01 · 99 min · ★ 2.2

Family · Science Fiction · Adventure

A space child, lost in the universe, is abducted by the U. S. Space Foundation. In a desperate intergalactic search for the frightened little alien, his brother Nukie® mistakenly lands in Africa where he is befriended by African twins. Together they journey through the laughter and adventure of talking lions, a greedy witch doctor, a charming chimpanzee, a feisty nun, a compassionate scientist and an outrageous romantic computer named E.D.D.I.

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Production details

Directors
Michael Pakleppa, Sias Odendal
Production companies
Lars International Pictures
Countries
South Africa
Status
Released

Top Cast

Glynis JohnsGlynis JohnsSister Anne
Steve RailsbackSteve RailsbackDr. Eric Harvey
Ronald FranceRonald FranceThe Corporal
David FoxDavid FoxNukie
Sara BraunsteinMiko
Siphiwe MlangeniTiko
Sipho MlangeniToki
Sam NtsinyiSangoma
Jabulile PhakaneDube
Fats DibecoMpefu
Reed EvansDr. Barbara Rhinestone
Carin C. TietzeCarin C. TietzePamela Carter
Lester C. MullerDr. Norman Glynn
Calvin BurkeDr. Bradley
Marcel SchneiderMarcel SchneiderOfficer Connally
Nghaupe PhetoHunter
Meshak DlaminiHunter
Siphiwe NyaosiMpadi
June Buthelezi(uncredited)

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