Question: What year was the American science-fiction comedy film, starring Tommy Swedlow and directed by Willard Huyck, released?

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Nothing Lasts Forever (film): Nothing Lasts Forever is a science-fiction comedy film directed by Tom Schiller.  Shortly before its intended release date of September 1984, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer postponed it; it has never been officially released theatrically or for home media in the United States.  The film was uploaded by a fan onto the Internet video website YouTube, but was taken down at the insistence of Turner Entertainment, the current copyright owner.

Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs: Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs is a 2008 American animated science-fiction comedy film and the second of the four "Futurama" straight-to-DVD films.  The film was released in the United States and Canada on June 24, 2008, followed by a UK release on June 30, 2008 and an Australian release on August 6, 2008.  It has been confirmed by David X. Cohen on the audio commentary that the title refers to a euphemism for sexual intercourse—"the beast with two backs"—that originated in English with Shakespeare's "Othello".  Comedy Central aired the film as a "four-part epic" on October 19, 2008.  The movie won an Annie Award for "Best Animated Home Entertainment Production".

French Postcards: French Postcards is a 1979 American romantic comedy film starring Miles Chapin, Blanche Baker, David Marshall Grant, Valérie Quennessen, Debra Winger, Mandy Patinkin, Marie-France Pisier and Jean Rochefort about a group of American exchange students who spend a year studying in Paris.  Madame Catherine Tessier (Marie-France Pisier), who with her husband, Monsieur Tessier (Jean Rochefort), directs and teaches at "The Institute", takes special interest in Alex (David Marshall Grant), whose real ambition is to experience Parisian life; Madame Tessier's interest extends beyond the classroom and into her bedroom.  Debra Winger and Mandy Patinkin co-star in this comic coming-of-age tale co-written by "American Graffiti" scripters Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck, who also directs.

Tommy Swerdlow: Tommy Swerdlow is an American actor and screenwriter.  He has appeared in such films as "Howard the Duck" (1986) and "Spaceballs" (1987) and co-wrote the screenplays of "Cool Runnings" (1993), "Little Giants" (1994) and "Snow Dogs" (2002).  Swerdlow made his directorial debut with the 2017 feature "A Thousand Junkies".  He has also written a biopic about the life of Matisyahu titled "King Without a Crown".

Purple People Eater (film): Purple People Eater is a 1988 American science-fiction comedy film based on Sheb Wooley's 1958 novelty song of the same name, written and directed by Linda Shayne, and stars Neil Patrick Harris, Ned Beatty, Shelley Winters, Thora Birch in her film debut, Dustin Diamond and Peggy Lipton, with Chubby Checker and Little Richard making musical guest appearances.  The film was released on December 16, 1988.

Howard the Duck (film): Howard the Duck (titled Howard: A New Breed of Hero in the UK) is a 1986 American science-fiction comedy film directed by Willard Huyck and starring Chip Zien, Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, and Tim Robbins.  Produced by Gloria Katz and written by Huyck and Katz, with George Lucas as executive producer, the screenplay was originally intended to be an animated film based on the Marvel comic book of the same name, but the film adaptation became live-action because of a contractual obligation.  Although several TV adaptations of Marvel characters had aired during the preceding 21 years, this was the first theatrical released feature film, coming after the serial "Captain America".

Chinna Vathiyar: Chinna Vathiyar is a 1995 Tamil Science-fiction Comedy film, directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao.  The film stars Prabhu (actor) in a dual role, Kushboo, Ranjitha, Goundamani, Senthil and Nizhalgal Ravi.  Music is by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics by Vaali.  The film was successful at the box office.

Bill &amp; Ted's Excellent Adventure: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure is a 1989 American science-fiction comedy buddy film in which two slackers travel through time to assemble a menagerie of historical figures for their high school history presentation.

Tommy the Toreador: Tommy the Toreador is a 1959 British musical comedy film directed by John Paddy Carstairs and starring Tommy Steele, Janet Munro, Sid James, Bernard Cribbins, Noell Purcell and Kenneth Williams.  A British ship docks in Spain and Tommy, a sailor from London tries his hand as a bullfighter.  Along the way he finds time to sing "Tommy the Toreador" and "Little White Bull" (Lionel Bart, Michael Pratt, Jimmy Bennett).

The Stepford Wives (2004 film): The Stepford Wives is a 2004 American science-fiction comedy film.  It was directed by Frank Oz from a screenplay by Paul Rudnick and stars Nicole Kidman, Matthew Broderick, Bette Midler, Christopher Walken, Faith Hill and Glenn Close.  The film is a remake of the 1975 film of the same title; both films are based on the Ira Levin novel "The Stepford Wives".  The remake grossed $102 million worldwide on a $90 million budget.

Supporting paragraphs: Tommy Swerdlow Howard the Duck (film)
Answer: 1986