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Nukie
“A Magical Space Adventure”
2.2 / 10• 1987• 1h 39m•NR• English
FamilyScience FictionAdventure
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Glynis Johns
Sister Anne
Lead
Steve Railsback
Dr. Eric Harvey
Ronald France
The Corporal
David Fox
Nukie
SB
Sara Braunstein
Miko
SM
Siphiwe Mlangeni
Tiko
SM
Sipho Mlangeni
Toki
SN
Sam Ntsinyi
Sangoma
What People Are Saying
2.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Pakleppa's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Nukie is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
