The Rocket Man(1954)
Out-of-this-world laughter and down-to-earth charm when the face from space turns out to be...the kid next door!
The Rocket Man Synopsis
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.
The Rocket Man (1954) is a science fiction, comedy and family film directed by Oscar Rudolph, released on April 1, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Charles Coburn, Spring Byington, Anne Francis and John Agar. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Oscar Rudolph
- Writers:
- Lenny Bruce, Jack Henley
- Producers:
- Leonard Goldstein
- Cinematographer:
- John F. Seitz
- Composer:
- Lionel Newman
- Production:
- Panoramic Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Rocket Man (1954) Trailer
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The Rocket Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Coburn
as Mayor Ed Johnson
Spring Byington
as Justice Amelia Brown
Anne Francis
as June Brown
John Agar
as Tom Baxter
George Winslow
as Timmy
Stanley Clements
as Bob
Emory Parnell
as Big Bill Watkins
June Clayworth
as Harriet Snedley
Don Haggerty
as Officer Mike O'Brien
Beverly Garland
as Ludine
Byron Foulger
as Card Player Wearing Glasses (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Oscar Rudolph, written by Lenny Bruce and Jack Henley, produced by Leonard Goldstein.
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The Rocket Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Rocket Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rocket Man online?
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Who stars in The Rocket Man?
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The main cast of The Rocket Man (1954) includes Charles Coburn, Spring Byington, Anne Francis, John Agar and George Winslow. The film was directed by Oscar Rudolph. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rocket Man released?
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The Rocket Man was released on April 1, 1954 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is The Rocket Man worth watching?
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The Rocket Man (1954) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Rocket Man?
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