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!
1954 · 1h 19m · N/A
Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Directed by
Oscar Rudolph
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The Rocket Man
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Oscar Rudolph Director
- Charles Coburn as Mayor Ed Johnson
- Spring Byington as Justice Amelia Brown
- Anne Francis as June Brown
- John Agar as Tom Baxter
- George Winslow as Timmy
- Stanley Clements as Bob
- Emory Parnell as Big Bill Watkins
- June Clayworth as Harriet Snedley
- Don Haggerty as Officer Mike O'Brien
- Beverly Garland as Ludine
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