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The Rocket Man (1954)

79 min  -  Family | Sci-Fi | Comedy  -   April 1954 (USA)
4.9
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Wacky complications ensue when a little boy comes into possession of a ray gun that compels anyone caught in its beam to tell the truth... See full summary »

Director:

Oscar Rudolph
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Charles Coburn ...
Mayor Ed Johnson
Spring Byington Spring Byington ...
Justice Amelia Brown
Anne Francis ...
June Brown
John Agar John Agar ...
Tom Baxter
George Winslow George Winslow ...
Timmy (as George 'Foghorn' Winslow)
Stanley Clements Stanley Clements ...
Bob
Emory Parnell Emory Parnell ...
Big Bill Watkins
June Clayworth June Clayworth ...
Harriet Snedley
Don Haggerty Don Haggerty ...
Officer Mike O'Brien
Beverly Garland ...
Ludine
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Storyline

Wacky complications ensue when a little boy comes into possession of a ray gun that compels anyone caught in its beam to tell the truth. He uses it to prevent his orphanage from being shut down by creditors and to help a cute couple fall in love. Written by Marty McKee <mailto:mmckee@wkio.com>  

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Beautiful Woman | Alien

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Out-of-this-world laughter and down-to-earth charm when the face from space turns out to be...the kid next door!

Genres:

Family | Sci-Fi | Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Fuera del planeta See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Panoramic Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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