The Rocket Movie
Synopsis
THE ROCKET MOVIE takes you back to that hot summer night when David Leslie attempted to launch himself over a mountain of watermelons on a Soho street before a crowd of 2,000 dazzled spectators. The story unfolds with the narration of veteran Hollywood stunt coordinator Gary Zeller (DAWN OF THE DEAD, RAGTIME, SCANNERS), who "put his reputation on the line" to collaborate with the Impact Addict. Filmmaker Larry Fessenden brings to this stunning documentary all the passion and drama of that spectacular night: As James Brown look-alike Jack Dingas pumps the crowd with an American anthem, our Rocket Man climbs aboard his bastard craft and bids farewell to the woman he loves—only to end that night in a near fatal fiery crash.
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January 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Fessenden, David Leslie
- Original Title
- The Rocket Movie
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 32m
- Production Studios
- Glass Eye Pix
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Fessenden, David Leslie
Adam Goldfine
Tom Gniazowski, David Leslie, Larry Fessenden
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Fessenden
Director
David Leslie
Director
Tom Gniazowski
Producer
Adam Goldfine
Director of Photography
David Leslie
Producer
Larry Fessenden
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Rocket Movie.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rocket Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rocket Movie about?
THE ROCKET MOVIE takes you back to that hot summer night when David Leslie attempted to launch himself over a mountain of watermelons on a Soho street before a crowd of 2,000 dazzled spectators. The story unfolds with the narration of veteran Hollywood stunt coordinator Gary Zeller (DAWN OF THE DEAD, RAGTIME, SCANNERS), who "put his reputation on the line" to collaborate with the Impact Addict. Filmmaker Larry Fessenden brings to this stunning documentary all the passion and drama of that spectacular night: As James Brown look-alike Jack Dingas pumps the crowd with an American anthem, our Rocket Man climbs aboard his bastard craft and bids farewell to the woman he loves—only to end that night in a near fatal fiery crash.
Who directed The Rocket Movie?
The Rocket Movie was directed by Larry Fessenden, David Leslie.
Who stars in The Rocket Movie?
The principal cast of The Rocket Movie includes David Leslie, Gary Zeller, David Powers, Raymond Harris, Jimmy Dingas.
When was The Rocket Movie released and how long is it?
The Rocket Movie was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 32m.