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The Rocket Man
The Rocket Man

The Rocket Man

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

Genres

Science FictionComedyFamily

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After procuring a special ray gun, a precocious orphan helps his community by exposing the shady doings of local government, and plays a part in a cute couple getting together.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

79 mins

Rating

6.25/10

Release Date

01 April 1954

Country

United States of America

Cast

Charles Coburn

Charles Coburn

Mayor Ed Johnson

Spring Byington

Spring Byington

Justice Amelia Brown

Anne Francis

Anne Francis

June Brown

John Agar

John Agar

Tom Baxter

George Winslow

George Winslow

Timmy

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

Beverly Garland

Ludine

Byron Foulger

Byron Foulger

Card Player Wearing Glasses (uncredited)

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