Rockets Galore
“Remember "Whisky Galore"? The Islanders of TODDAY are now preparing to give the Government a swift kick in its rocket base!”
Synopsis
The inhabitants of Todday are content to live their lives in peace and quiet, until, that is, the government decides their little corner of the world would be the perfect place for a rocket launch site.
Top Cast
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Donald Sinden
Hugh Mander
Jeannie Carson
Janet Macleod
Roland Culver
Capt Waggett
Catherine Lacey
Mrs Waggett
Noel Purcell
Father James
Ian Hunter
Air Commodore Watchorn
Duncan Macrae
Duncan Ban
Gordon Jackson
George Campbell
Jean Cadell
Mrs Campbell
Alex Mackenzie
Joseph Macleod
Carl Jaffe
Dr Hamburger
Nicholas Phipps
Andrew Wishart
Ronnie Corbett
Drooby
James Copeland
Kenny Mcleod
John Stevenson Lang
Reverend Angus
Reginald Beckwith
Mumford
Arthur Howard
Meeching
John Laurie
Capt. MacKechnie
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Relph
- Screenplay & Story
- Monja Danischewsky, Compton MacKenzie
- Original Score
- Cedric Thorpe Davie
- Original Title
- Rockets Galore
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Gaelic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Relph
Monja Danischewsky, Compton MacKenzie
Cedric Thorpe Davie
Reginald H. Wyer
John D. Guthridge
Basil Dearden, Earl St. John
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Relph
Director
Monja Danischewsky
Writer
Basil Dearden
Producer
Cedric Thorpe Davie
Original Music Composer
Reginald H. Wyer
Director of Photography
John D. Guthridge
Editor
Yvonne Caffin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rockets Galore
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rockets Galore about?
The inhabitants of Todday are content to live their lives in peace and quiet, until, that is, the government decides their little corner of the world would be the perfect place for a rocket launch site.
Who directed Rockets Galore?
Rockets Galore was directed by Michael Relph.
Who stars in Rockets Galore?
The principal cast of Rockets Galore includes Donald Sinden, Jeannie Carson, Roland Culver, Catherine Lacey, Noel Purcell.
When was Rockets Galore released and how long is it?
Rockets Galore was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Rockets Galore?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rockets Galore was composed by Cedric Thorpe Davie.
Is Rockets Galore based on a book or true story?
Rockets Galore is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Compton MacKenzie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rockets Galore?
Rockets Galore holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).