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Nukie

U19871h 39mMichael Pakleppa,Sias Odendal
IMDb 1.8

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"A Magical Space 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.

FamilyScience FictionAdventure
HelicopterArtificial Intelligence (a.i.)ComputerAfricaTelepathyMissionarySpace TravelSouth AfricaRadioAlien

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What is Nukie (1987) about?

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…

Who stars in Nukie?

Nukie stars Glynis Johns (Sister Anne), Steve Railsback (Dr. Eric Harvey), Ronald France (The Corporal), David Fox (Nukie), Sara Braunstein (Miko). The film was directed by Michael Pakleppa.

How long is Nukie?

Nukie has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated U.

Is Nukie worth watching?

Nukie holds an IMDb rating of 1.8/10. Fans of Family, Science Fiction, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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