Buck Rogers
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Synopsis
Edited version of the 1939 Universal serial "Buck Rogers." A 20th Century pilot named Buck Rogers and his young friend Buddy Wade awake from 500 years in suspended animation to find that the world has been taken over by the outlaw army of Killer Kane.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ford Beebe, Saul A. Goodkind
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman S. Hall, Ray Trampe
- Original Title
- Buck Rogers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ford Beebe, Saul A. Goodkind
Norman S. Hall, Ray Trampe, Philip Francis Nowlan
Department Leadership Roster
Ford Beebe
Director
Saul A. Goodkind
Director
Norman S. Hall
Screenplay
Ray Trampe
Screenplay
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 Buck Rogers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Buck Rogers about?
Edited version of the 1939 Universal serial "Buck Rogers." A 20th Century pilot named Buck Rogers and his young friend Buddy Wade awake from 500 years in suspended animation to find that the world has been taken over by the outlaw army of Killer Kane.
Who directed Buck Rogers?
Buck Rogers was directed by Ford Beebe, Saul A. Goodkind.
Who stars in Buck Rogers?
The principal cast of Buck Rogers includes Buster Crabbe, Constance Moore, Anthony Warde, Jackie Moran, C. Montague Shaw.
When was Buck Rogers released and how long is it?
Buck Rogers was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is Buck Rogers based on a book or true story?
Buck Rogers is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Philip Francis Nowlan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buck Rogers?
Buck Rogers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).