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5.3 / 10(23 votes)IMDbNR19591h 16mUnited States of America

Have Rocket, Will Travel

“Hilarious mixture of missiles and mirth!”

Synopsis

The Stooges are janitors working at a space center who accidentally blast off to Venus. They encounter a talking unicorn, a giant fire breathing tarantula, and an alien computer who has destroyed all human life on the planet and creates three evil duplicates of the Stooges. When the boys return home triumphant, they are given a hero's welcome.

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John Landis on HAVE ROCKET WILL TRAVEL

Type: Featurette • Published 2013-07-02

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 1, 1959

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Lowell Rich
Screenplay & Story
Raphael Hayes
Original Score
Mischa Bakaleinikoff
Original Title
Have Rocket, Will Travel
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 16m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Lowell Rich

Screenplay & Story

Raphael Hayes

Original Score & Music

Mischa Bakaleinikoff

Film Editing

Danny B. Landres

Producers

Harry A. Romm

Department Leadership Roster

David Lowell Rich

David Lowell Rich

Director

Raphael Hayes

Writer

Harry A. Romm

Producer

Danny B. Landres

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Have Rocket, Will Travel

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Have Rocket, Will Travel about?

The Stooges are janitors working at a space center who accidentally blast off to Venus. They encounter a talking unicorn, a giant fire breathing tarantula, and an alien computer who has destroyed all human life on the planet and creates three evil duplicates of the Stooges. When the boys return home triumphant, they are given a hero's welcome.

Who directed Have Rocket, Will Travel?

Have Rocket, Will Travel was directed by David Lowell Rich.

Who stars in Have Rocket, Will Travel?

The principal cast of Have Rocket, Will Travel includes Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Joe DeRita, Jerome Cowan, Anna-Lisa.

When was Have Rocket, Will Travel released and how long is it?

Have Rocket, Will Travel was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.

Who composed the musical score for Have Rocket, Will Travel?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Have Rocket, Will Travel was composed by Mischa Bakaleinikoff.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Have Rocket, Will Travel?

Have Rocket, Will Travel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).