Nukie 1987

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.

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Glynis Johns Sister Anne

Steve Railsback Dr. Eric Harvey

Ronald France The Corporal

David Fox Nukie

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Sara Braunstein Miko

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Siphiwe Mlangeni Tiko

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Sipho Mlangeni Toki

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Sam Ntsinyi Sangoma

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Jabulile Phakane Dube

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Fats Dibeco Mpefu

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Reed Evans Dr. Barbara Rhinestone

Carin C. Tietze Pamela Carter

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Lester C. Muller Dr. Norman Glynn

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Calvin Burke Dr. Bradley

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