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Rocketeer

Original title: The Rocketeer
  • 1991
  • 12
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
62K
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Billy Campbell in Rocketeer (1991)
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A young pilot stumbles onto a prototype jetpack that allows him to become a high-flying masked hero.A young pilot stumbles onto a prototype jetpack that allows him to become a high-flying masked hero.A young pilot stumbles onto a prototype jetpack that allows him to become a high-flying masked hero.

  • Director
    • Joe Johnston
  • Writers
    • Dave Stevens
    • Danny Bilson
    • Paul De Meo
  • Stars
    • Billy Campbell
    • Jennifer Connelly
    • Alan Arkin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    62K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,801
    505
    • Director
      • Joe Johnston
    • Writers
      • Dave Stevens
      • Danny Bilson
      • Paul De Meo
    • Stars
      • Billy Campbell
      • Jennifer Connelly
      • Alan Arkin
    • 193User reviews
    • 85Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

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    Billy Campbell in Rocketeer (1991)
    Billy Campbell in Rocketeer (1991)
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    Alan Arkin and Billy Campbell in Rocketeer (1991)
    Paul Sorvino, John Lavachielli, and Robert Miranda in Rocketeer (1991)
    Terry O'Quinn in Rocketeer (1991)
    Paul Sorvino, Timothy Dalton, John Lavachielli, and Robert Miranda in Rocketeer (1991)
    Jennifer Connelly and Timothy Dalton in Rocketeer (1991)
    Jennifer Connelly and Billy Campbell in Rocketeer (1991)
    Timothy Dalton in Rocketeer (1991)
    Alan Arkin in Rocketeer (1991)
    Alan Arkin and Billy Campbell in Rocketeer (1991)

    Top cast

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    Billy Campbell
    Billy Campbell
    • Cliff
    • (as Bill Campbell)
    Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly
    • Jenny
    Alan Arkin
    Alan Arkin
    • Peevy
    Timothy Dalton
    Timothy Dalton
    • Neville Sinclair
    Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino
    • Eddie Valentine
    Terry O'Quinn
    Terry O'Quinn
    • Howard Hughes
    Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter
    • Fitch
    James Handy
    James Handy
    • Wooly
    Robert Miranda
    Robert Miranda
    • Spanish Johnny
    • (as Robert Guy Miranda)
    John Lavachielli
    • Rusty
    Jon Polito
    Jon Polito
    • Bigelow
    Eddie Jones
    Eddie Jones
    • Malcolm
    William Sanderson
    William Sanderson
    • Skeets
    Don Pugsley
    Don Pugsley
    • Goose
    Nada Despotovich
    • Irma
    Margo Martindale
    Margo Martindale
    • Millie
    America Martin
    • Patsy
    Max Grodénchik
    Max Grodénchik
    • Wilmer
    • Director
      • Joe Johnston
    • Writers
      • Dave Stevens
      • Danny Bilson
      • Paul De Meo
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The actual Gee Bee used in filming was only allowed to land a very limited amount of times during its time working on the movie, as landings are extremely hard on the landing gear of this particular plane.
    • Goofs
      When the Nazi agent is yelling at Sinclair, he shouts, "Ich habe meine Bestellung, und du auch!" ("I have my order, and so do you!") The German word for a military order is "Befehl." "Bestellung" is the order you give to a waiter.
    • Quotes

      Neville Sinclair: [on the road leading to the Griffith Observatory] C'mon, Eddie. I'm paying you well. Does it really matter where the money comes from?

      [siding with the G-men to fight the Nazis]

      Eddie Valentine: It matters to me. I may not make an honest buck, but I'm 100% American. I don't work for no two-bit Nazi. Let the girl go!

      [Neville laughs, then calls out - in German - a group of hidden armed Sturmabteilung German soldiers who promptly hold everyone at gunpoint]

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves/Straight Out of Brooklyn/Dark Obsession/Bright Angel (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Der Hoelle Rache
      from Queen of the Night's "Aria" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Performed by Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester Berlin

      Courtesy of Laserlight Digital, by arrangement with Sounds of Film

    User reviews193

    Review
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    Featured review
    Great pulp/serial adventure!
    I was chomping at the bit, waiting for this movie to come out, back in 1991. I had loved the Dave Stevens comics since I first encountered them (ironically, at the same time I had read about Bettie Page in an article about Bunny Yeager, in a photography magazine). The comic captured the spirit of 1930's aviation pulps, as well as the Doc Savage crowd. It also brought along that Republic Studios flavor. I couldn't wait to see this as a movie.

    The movie captured the spirit of the comics beautifully. Sure it was disappointing that Doc Savage couldn't be included, but Howard Hughes made a sensible substitution. I was a bit annoyed that Disney felt they had to change Betty into Jenny, but with Jennifer Connelly in the role, I was in a forgiving mood. The film was full of action and humor, cliffhangers and character; just like Stevens' creation. If there was anything to criticize, it was the toning down of Betty/Jenny. Yeah, I know, this is Disney, and she was far tamer in the comics than the real Betty/Bettie Page; but, hey, a guy can hope.

    Bill Campbell was perfect for Cliff Secord. He had that All-American look, with an impish twinkle in his eye. Watching the movie, you could see the excitement when he was flying, and that he was head over heels in love with Jenny.

    Alan Arkin made a great Peevy, although he was far less cantankerous than his print counterpart (incidentally, Peevy was based on Doug Wildey, creator of Jonny Quest). He was more of a Connecticut Yankee than grouchy mechanic.

    Timothy Dalton made a great pseudo-Errol Flynn. I wasn't too happy that they trotted out that Flynn-as-Nazi Spy nonsense; but, it works beautifully for the story. Paul Sorvino made a great 30's mobster, too. Add Tiny Ron as Lothar, modeled after Rondo Hatton, and you have some pretty fun villains.

    Then, there's Jennifer Connelly, one of the most beautiful and talented actresses in Hollywood. As I said, I had hoped for a little sexier character; but, the compromise was still pretty good. Connelly brought both a wholesomeness and sex appeal to the role. She looked great in the period clothing, too.

    Everything about this film worked. The period detail was first rate, from the costumes, to he set design, to the slang. The only thing that would have improved this would have been to make more films. This is a great film for the whole family and captures the spirit of Republic and the pulps as well as Indiana Jones did.
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    • May 3, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 1991 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Rocketeer - Der Raketenmann
    • Filming locations
      • Ennis House - 2607 Glendower Avenue, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Silver Screen Partners IV
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $46,704,056
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,600,754
      • Jun 23, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $46,704,906
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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