King of the Rocket Men(1949)
King of the Rocket Men Synopsis
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.
King of the Rocket Men (1949) is a action, adventure, crime and science fiction film directed by Fred C. Brannon, released on June 8, 1949 with a runtime of 2h 47m. It stars Tristram Coffin, Mae Clarke, Don Haggerty and James Craven. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred C. Brannon
- Writers:
- Royal K. Cole, Sol Shor, William Lively
- Cinematographer:
- Ellis W. Carter
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Budget:
- $165,592
- Status:
- Released
King of the Rocket Men (1949) Trailer
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King of the Rocket Men Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tristram Coffin
as Jeff King
Mae Clarke
as Glenda Thomas
Don Haggerty
as Tony Dirken
James Craven
as Prof. Millard
I. Stanford Jolley
as Prof. Bryant
House Peters Jr.
as Burt Winslow
Douglas Evans
as Chairman
Ted Adams
as Martin Conway
Stanley Price
as Gunther Von Strum
Dale Van Sickel
as Martin/Professor Drake/Gates
- Tom Steele
Tom Steele
as Knox/Taxi Driver
David Sharpe
as Blears/Cliff/Stark
Key crew
Directed by Fred C. Brannon, written by Royal K. Cole, Sol Shor and William Lively.
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King of the Rocket Men Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 13 ratings.
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King of the Rocket Men – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King of the Rocket Men online?
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King of the Rocket Men (1949) is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in King of the Rocket Men?
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The main cast of King of the Rocket Men (1949) includes Tristram Coffin, Mae Clarke, Don Haggerty, James Craven and I. Stanford Jolley. The film was directed by Fred C. Brannon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King of the Rocket Men released?
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King of the Rocket Men was released on June 8, 1949 and runs for 2h 47m.
Is King of the Rocket Men worth watching?
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King of the Rocket Men (1949) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for King of the Rocket Men?
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