South Africa / Jul 01, 1987 / A
A Magical Space Adventure
1h 39min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Sam Ntsinyi | Sangoma |
| Jabulile Phakane | Dube |
| Fats Dibeco | Mpefu |
| Reed Evans | Dr. Barbara Rhinestone |
| Carin C. Tietze | Pamela Carter |
| Lester C. Muller | Dr. Norman Glynn |
| Calvin Burke | Dr. Bradley |
| Marcel Schneider | Officer Connally |
| Nghaupe Pheto | Hunter |
| Meshak Dlamini | Hunter |
| Siphiwe Nyaosi | Mpadi |
| June Buthelezi | (uncredited) |
Genres
FamilyScience FictionAdventure
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Nukie |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | South Africa |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Lars International Pictures |
| Release date | 1 luglio 1987 |
| Executive producer | Frederik Botha, Gregory Cascante |
| Production | Roy Sargeant, Albie Venter |
| Writer | Sias Odendal, Ben Taylor |
| Casting | Hank McCann |
| Editing | Roelf Van Jaarsveld |
| Cinematography | Anthony Busbridge |
| Assistant directors | Sias Odendal, Michael Pakleppa |
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| Camera operators | Anthony Busbridge |
| Additional photography | Anthony Busbridge |
| Production design | Hans Nel |
| Art direction | Hans Nel |
| Set decoration | Hans Nel |
| Music | Nic Pickard |
| Sound | Nic Pickard |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Oct 19, 1988 / U
Spain / Jun 29, 1990
TV
Germany / Dec 26, 1994 / ARD
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