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The Rocket Man

  • 19541954
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
224
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John Agar, Spring Byington, Charles Coburn, Anne Francis, and George Winslow in The Rocket Man (1954)
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.
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  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Sci-Fi
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 d... Read allWacky 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.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.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
224
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Oscar Rudolph
  • Writers
    • Lenny Bruce
    • George W. George(story)
    • Jack Henley
  • Stars
    • Charles Coburn
    • Spring Byington
    • Anne Francis
Top credits
  • Director
    • Oscar Rudolph
  • Writers
    • Lenny Bruce
    • George W. George(story)
    • Jack Henley
  • Stars
    • Charles Coburn
    • Spring Byington
    • Anne Francis
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    • 4User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Al Hodge in The Rocket Man (1954)
    Spring Byington and George Winslow in The Rocket Man (1954)
    John Agar, Spring Byington, Charles Coburn, Anne Francis, June Clayworth, and George Winslow in The Rocket Man (1954)
    John Agar, Spring Byington, Charles Coburn, Anne Francis, Paul Brinegar, Gordon Carveth, June Clayworth, Russell Custer, Jack Daly, Byron Foulger, Beverly Garland, Robert Haines, Harry Harvey, Howard Negley, Emory Parnell, Lillian Powell, Edward Rickard, Jack Tornek, Arthur Tovey, Dale Van Sickel, and George Winslow in The Rocket Man (1954)
    Al Hodge and George Winslow in The Rocket Man (1954)

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    Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn
    • Mayor Ed Johnsonas Mayor Ed Johnson
    Spring Byington
    Spring Byington
    • Justice Amelia Brownas Justice Amelia Brown
    Anne Francis
    Anne Francis
    • June Brownas June Brown
    John Agar
    John Agar
    • Tom Baxteras Tom Baxter
    George Winslow
    George Winslow
    • Timmyas Timmy
    • (as George 'Foghorn' Winslow)
    Stanley Clements
    Stanley Clements
    • Bobas Bob
    Emory Parnell
    Emory Parnell
    • Big Bill Watkinsas Big Bill Watkins
    June Clayworth
    June Clayworth
    • Harriet Snedleyas Harriet Snedley
    Don Haggerty
    Don Haggerty
    • Officer Mike O'Brienas Officer Mike O'Brien
    Beverly Garland
    Beverly Garland
    • Ludineas Ludine
    Paul Brinegar
    Paul Brinegar
    • Dave Harrisas Dave Harris
    • (uncredited)
    Gordon Carveth
    Gordon Carveth
    • Man at Rallyas Man at Rally
    • (uncredited)
    Russell Custer
    • Man at Rallyas Man at Rally
    • (uncredited)
    Richard H. Cutting
    Richard H. Cutting
      Jack Daly
      • Nome Loan Company Manageras Nome Loan Company Manager
      • (uncredited)
      Byron Foulger
      Byron Foulger
      • Card Player Wearing Glassesas Card Player Wearing Glasses
      • (uncredited)
      Robert Haines
      • Church Memberas Church Member
      • (uncredited)
      Harry Harvey
      Harry Harvey
      • Rally Chairmanas Rally Chairman
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Oscar Rudolph
      • Writers
        • Lenny Bruce
        • George W. George(story)
        • Jack Henley
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      Storyline

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      • Trivia
        The helmet that Captain Talray carries under his arm is the same one used by Michael Rennie as Klaatu in The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951).

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      Top review
      10/10
      This movie changed my life
      This moved me the way no other movie has. Only Lenny Bruce could write such a life affirming film that could restore your faith in humanity. I am now a changed person.
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      • mls4182
      • Nov 22, 2021

      Details

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      • Release date
        • April 1954 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Justice (1954)
      • Filming locations
        • Backlot, Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
      • Production company
        • Panoramic Productions
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 19 minutes
      • Color
        • Black and White

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