

King of the Rocket Men
1949, English. Directed by Fred C. Brannon.
Prof. Millard pretends to be dead and helps Jeff King ferret out Vulcan, the evil traitor at the science academy. Donning his Rocket Man costume King goes from one hair raising rescue to the next in order to keep the newly invented Decimator out of the clutches of Vulcan and his minions.
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Fred C. BrannonDirector
- Tristram CoffinJeff King
- Mae ClarkeGlenda Thomas
- Don HaggertyTony Dirken
- James CravenProf. Millard
- I. Stanford JolleyProf. Bryant
- House Peters Jr.Burt Winslow
- Douglas EvansChairman
- Ted AdamsMartin Conway
- Stanley PriceGunther Von Strum
- Dale Van SickelMartin/Professor Drake/Gates
- Tom SteeleKnox/Taxi Driver
- David SharpeBlears/Cliff/Stark
Details
- Released
- 8 June 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Royal K. Cole, William Lively, Sol Shor
- Budget
- $166K
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How long is King of the Rocket Men?
King of the Rocket Men runs 167 minutes (2h 47m).
Does King of the Rocket Men have a post-credits scene?
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King of the Rocket Men parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
King of the Rocket Men is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is King of the Rocket Men on?
King of the Rocket Men isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like King of the Rocket Men?
If you liked King of the Rocket Men, try The Darkest Minds, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark.
Who directed King of the Rocket Men?
King of the Rocket Men (1949) was directed by Fred C. Brannon and stars Tristram Coffin, Mae Clarke, Don Haggerty.