The Rocket Man

Apr 1, 1954

1h 19m

★ 6.3

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

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.

Genres

Science Fiction

Comedy

Family

Production Companies

Panoramic Productions

The Rocket Man Trailers

Cast

Mayor Ed Johnson

Charles Coburn

Justice Amelia Brown

Spring Byington

June Brown

Anne Francis

Tom Baxter

John Agar

Timmy

George Winslow

Bob

Stanley Clements

Big Bill Watkins

Emory Parnell

Harriet Snedley

June Clayworth

Officer Mike O'Brien

Don Haggerty

Ludine

Beverly Garland

Card Player Wearing Glasses (uncredited)

Byron Foulger

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