The Rocket Boy
Synopsis
In this Sci-fi Comedy a gentle video clerk has a secret double life as an intergalactic crime-fighter who must stop an evil alien from stealing the hair off human heads.
Top Cast
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Dave Thomas
Rocket Boy
Gillie Fenwick
Palimon
James Hong
Mr. Wong
John Candy
The Hawk
Rick Moranis
Automatic Safety System
Robert Donner
Hawkhead
Ken James
Father
Paul-Emile Frappier
Robert Boyd
Jack Anthony
Irate Customer
Tom Butler
Tony
Marvin Goldhar
Oil Tycoon
Sunny Besen Thrasher
Little Kid
Antony Parr
X - Con Head
Richard Partington
Detective
Marvin Karon
Policeman
Ron James
Buddy
Mark Parr
Mr. Pim (Voice)
Kathleen Laskey
Susan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Blanchard
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave Thomas, Tom Gammill, Max Pross
- Original Score
- Patricia Cullen
- Original Title
- The Rocket Boy
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Blanchard
Dave Thomas, Tom Gammill, Max Pross
Patricia Cullen
Department Leadership Roster
John Blanchard
Director
Patricia Cullen
Original Music Composer
Dave Thomas
Writer
Tom Gammill
Writer
Max Pross
Writer
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Movies
1989
1989
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rocket Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rocket Boy about?
In this Sci-fi Comedy a gentle video clerk has a secret double life as an intergalactic crime-fighter who must stop an evil alien from stealing the hair off human heads.
Who directed The Rocket Boy?
The Rocket Boy was directed by John Blanchard.
Who stars in The Rocket Boy?
The principal cast of The Rocket Boy includes Dave Thomas, Gillie Fenwick, James Hong, John Candy, Rick Moranis.
When was The Rocket Boy released and how long is it?
The Rocket Boy was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rocket Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rocket Boy was composed by Patricia Cullen.