Science Fiction ·Comedy ·Family · United States of America · 1954 · 1h 19m

The Rocket Man

Director

Cast

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

Crew

John F. Seitz — Director of Photography Lionel Newman — Original Music Composer Lenny Bruce — Writer Jack Henley — Writer Leonard Goldstein — Producer

Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Oscar Rudolph Director John F. Seitz Director of Photography Lionel Newman Original Music Composer Lenny Bruce Writer Jack Henley Writer Leonard Goldstein Producer

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