The Rocket Man (1954)
Out-of-this-world laughter and down-to-earth charm when the face from space turns out to be...the kid next door!
Wacky complications ensue when a little boy comes into possession of a ray gun that compels anyone caught in its beam to tell the truth. He uses it to prevent his orphanage from being shut down by creditors and to help a cute couple fall in love.
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Charles CoburnMayor Ed Johnson
Spring ByingtonJustice Amelia Brown
Anne FrancisJune Brown
John AgarTom Baxter
George WinslowTimmy
Stanley ClementsBob
Emory ParnellBig Bill Watkins
June ClayworthHarriet Snedley
Don HaggertyOfficer Mike O'Brien
Beverly GarlandLudine
Byron FoulgerCard Player Wearing Glasses (uncredited)Keywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · Family · Science FictionTheme affinityOrphan · Orphanage · Government CorruptionDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamily · Family ComedyDirector preference453746
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Frequently asked questions about The Rocket Man
What is The Rocket Man about?
Wacky complications ensue when a little boy comes into possession of a ray gun that compels anyone caught in its beam to tell the truth. He uses it to prevent his orphanage from being shut down by creditors and to help a cute couple fall in love.
How long is The Rocket Man?
The Rocket Man has a runtime of 79 minutes.