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The Rocketeer

  • 19911991
  • PGPG
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
57K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,601
10
Billy Campbell in The 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.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
57K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,601
10
  • Director
    • Joe Johnston
  • Writers
    • Dave Stevens(graphic novel "The Rocketeer")
    • Danny Bilson(story)
    • Paul De Meo(story)
  • Stars
    • Billy Campbell
    • Jennifer Connelly
    • Alan Arkin
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joe Johnston
  • Writers
    • Dave Stevens(graphic novel "The Rocketeer")
    • Danny Bilson(story)
    • Paul De Meo(story)
  • Stars
    • Billy Campbell
    • Jennifer Connelly
    • Alan Arkin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 177User reviews
    • 105Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

    Videos7

    The Rocketeer
    Trailer 0:31
    The Rocketeer
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    Clip 3:18
    What Roles Has Jennifer Connelly Turned Down?
    The Rocketeer: 20th Anniversary Edition
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    The Rocketeer: 20th Anniversary Edition
    The Rocketeer: 20th Anniversary Edition
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    The Rocketeer: 20th Anniversary Edition
    The Rocketeer: 20th Anniversary Edition
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    The Rocketeer: 20th Anniversary Edition
    The Rocketeer: 20th Anniversary Edition
    Clip 1:19
    The Rocketeer: 20th Anniversary Edition
    The Rocketeer: 20th Anniversary Edition
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    The Rocketeer: 20th Anniversary Edition

    Photos326

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

    Top cast

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    Billy Campbell
    Billy Campbell
    • Cliffas Cliff
    Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly
    • Jennyas Jenny
    Alan Arkin
    Alan Arkin
    • Peevyas Peevy
    Timothy Dalton
    Timothy Dalton
    • Neville Sinclairas Neville Sinclair
    Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino
    • Eddie Valentineas Eddie Valentine
    Terry O'Quinn
    Terry O'Quinn
    • Howard Hughesas Howard Hughes
    Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter
    • Fitchas Fitch
    James Handy
    James Handy
    • Woolyas Wooly
    Robert Miranda
    Robert Miranda
    • Spanish Johnnyas Spanish Johnny
    • (as Robert Guy Miranda)
    John Lavachielli
    • Rustyas Rusty
    Jon Polito
    Jon Polito
    • Bigelowas Bigelow
    Eddie Jones
    Eddie Jones
    • Malcolmas Malcolm
    William Sanderson
    William Sanderson
    • Skeetsas Skeets
    Don Pugsley
    Don Pugsley
    • Gooseas Goose
    Nada Despotovich
    • Irmaas Irma
    Margo Martindale
    Margo Martindale
    • Millieas Millie
    America Martin
    • Patsyas Patsy
    Max Grodénchik
    Max Grodénchik
    • Wilmeras Wilmer
    • Director
      • Joe Johnston
    • Writers
      • Dave Stevens(graphic novel "The Rocketeer")
      • Danny Bilson(story) (screenplay)
      • Paul De Meo(story) (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Straight from the pages of a pulp comic from a past era, the Rocketeer recreates 1930's Hollywood, complete with gangsters, Nazi spies, and the growth of the Age of Aviation. Young pilot Cliff Secord stumbles on a top secret rocket-pack and with the help of his mechanic/mentor, Peevy, he attempts to save his girl and stop the Nazis as The Rocketeer. —Greg Bole <bole@life.bio.sunysb.edu>
    1930sdieselpunkjet packnazibased on comic book85 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Three years before the United States declares war, Cliff Secord leads America's first battle against the Nazis.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Family
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The Gee Bee racer was nicknamed "The Widowmaker" and "The Flying Coffin" because it was incredibly difficult to fly and was prone to crashing. Because of its speed and maneuverability, some pilots still raced it despite the danger.
    • Goofs
      Set in 1938 but mentions the Deutschmark, which weren't introduced as the West German currency until 1948. German currency, up to and including the Nazi era, was the Reichsmark. The term "Deutschmark" may have been used, despite the anachronism, for its double-D alliteration, as Campbell's line is "He pay you in dollars, or Deutschmark?"
    • 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 reviews177

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A $40 million dollar Saturday afternoon serial ... just like Mom used to make
    This film's a bit of a hard sell to general audiences. There have been more than a few knowing homages to serials (the Indiana Jones series being the most obvious), but this isn't really one of those. Rather than making a modern film that references old films, this is pretty much a serial with a $40 million budget and (at the time) modern effects. It's deliberately old fashioned and will work for you to the extent that you enjoy action stuff from simpler times. I do ... so I enjoy this.
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    • rdoyle29
    • Jul 17, 2017

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    • Who played Lothar the giant?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 2, 1991 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Rocketeer
    • Filming locations
      • Ennis House - 2607 Glendower Avenue, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Silver Screen Partners IV
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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
      • $46,704,056
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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