The Rocket Man
1954, English. Directed by Oscar Rudolph.
Out-of-this-world laughter and down-to-earth charm when the face from space turns out to be...the kid next door!
After procuring a special ray gun, a precocious orphan helps his community by exposing the shady doings of local government, and plays a part in a cute couple getting together.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Oscar RudolphDirector
- Charles CoburnMayor Ed Johnson
- Spring ByingtonJustice Amelia Brown
- Anne FrancisJune Brown
- John AgarTom Baxter
- George WinslowTimmy
- Stanley ClementsBob
- Emory ParnellBig Bill Watkins
- June ClayworthHarriet Snedley
- Don HaggertyOfficer Mike O'Brien
- Beverly GarlandLudine
- Byron FoulgerCard Player Wearing Glasses (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 April 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lenny Bruce, Jack Henley
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How long is The Rocket Man?
The Rocket Man runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does The Rocket Man have a post-credits scene?
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Is The Rocket Man suitable for kids?
The Rocket Man is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Rocket Man?
If you liked The Rocket Man, try Despicable Me, A.R.C.H.I.E., Plankton: The Movie.
Who directed The Rocket Man?
The Rocket Man (1954) was directed by Oscar Rudolph and stars Charles Coburn, Spring Byington, Anne Francis.