The Rocket Man
“Out-of-this-world laughter and down-to-earth charm when the face from space turns out to be...the kid next door!”
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.
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"The Rocket Man" (1954) - Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-08-13
Top Cast
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Charles Coburn
Mayor Ed Johnson
Spring Byington
Justice Amelia Brown
Anne Francis
June Brown
John Agar
Tom Baxter
George Winslow
Timmy
Stanley Clements
Bob
Emory Parnell
Big Bill Watkins
June Clayworth
Harriet Snedley
Don Haggerty
Officer Mike O'Brien
Beverly Garland
Ludine
Byron Foulger
Card Player Wearing Glasses (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Rudolph
- Screenplay & Story
- Lenny Bruce, Jack Henley
- Original Score
- Lionel Newman
- Original Title
- The Rocket Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Panoramic Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Rudolph
Lenny Bruce, Jack Henley
Lionel Newman
John F. Seitz
Leonard Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Leonard Goldstein
Producer
Oscar Rudolph
Director
Lionel Newman
Original Music Composer
Lenny Bruce
Writer
Jack Henley
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rocket Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rocket Man about?
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.
Who directed The Rocket Man?
The Rocket Man was directed by Oscar Rudolph.
Who stars in The Rocket Man?
The principal cast of The Rocket Man includes Charles Coburn, Spring Byington, Anne Francis, John Agar, George Winslow.
When was The Rocket Man released and how long is it?
The Rocket Man was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rocket Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rocket Man was composed by Lionel Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rocket Man?
The Rocket Man holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).