Nukie

Story

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.

Directors

Sias Odendal, Michael Pakleppa

Writers

Ben Taylor, Sias Odendal

Language

English

Country

South Africa

Release date

1 July 1987

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  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