Family ·Science Fiction ·Adventure · South Africa · 1987 · 1h 39m

Nukie

Nukie poster
Director
Sias OdendalMichael Pakleppa
Cast
Glynis Johns as Sister Anne Steve Railsback as Dr. Eric Harvey Ronald France as The Corporal David Fox as Nukie Sara Braunstein as Miko Siphiwe Mlangeni as Tiko
Crew
Anthony Busbridge — Director of Photography Roelf Van Jaarsveld — Editor Nic Pickard — Original Music Composer Sias Odendal — Writer Ben Taylor — Writer Roy Sargeant — Producer
Tagline

A Magical Space Adventure

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Nukie — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
helicopterartificial intelligence (a.i.)computerafricatelepathymissionaryspace travelsouth africaradioalienextraterrestrialscientist
Key Collaborators
Sias Odendal Director Michael Pakleppa Director Anthony Busbridge Director of Photography Roelf Van Jaarsveld Editor Nic Pickard Original Music Composer Sias Odendal Writer Ben Taylor Writer Roy Sargeant Producer Albie Venter Producer Hans Nel Production Design
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