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Status
Released
Release
1987
Runtime
1h 39m
"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.
19 Cast Members
Glynis Johns
Sister Anne
Steve Railsback
Dr. Eric Harvey
Ronald France
The Corporal
David Fox
Nukie
Sara Braunstein
Miko
Siphiwe Mlangeni
Tiko
Sipho Mlangeni
Toki
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)