The Rocketeer (1991)
An Ordinary Man Forced to Become An Extraordinary Hero.
A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost.
Director: Joe Johnston
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Family
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: June 21, 1991
Cast
- Billy Campbell - Cliff Secord
- Jennifer Connelly - Jenny Blake
- Alan Arkin - A. 'Peevy' Peabody
- Timothy Dalton - Neville Sinclair
- Paul Sorvino - Eddie Valentine
- Terry O'Quinn - Howard Hughes
- Ed Lauter - Fitch
- Jon Polito - Bigelow
- James Handy - Wooly
- William Sanderson - Skeets
Screenplay
- Paul De Meo (Screenplay)
- Danny Bilson (Screenplay)
- Dave Stevens (Graphic Novel)
- Danny Bilson (Story)
- Paul De Meo (Story)
Music: James Horner
Cinematography: Hiro Narita
Editing: Arthur Schmidt
Production: Walt Disney Pictures, Gordon Company, Dark Horse Entertainment, Silver Screen Partners IV
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $42M
Box Office: $47M
Original Language: en
Themes
Superheroes and Power, Superhero Ascent: Divine Power, Epic Superhero Battles, Superhero Origin and Initial Powers
Keywords
nazi, superhero, airplane wreck, based on comic, airship, los angeles, california, based on graphic novel, flying man, pilot hero, nazi collaborationism, 1930s, griffith observatory
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rocketeer about?
- A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost.
- Who directed The Rocketeer?
- The Rocketeer was directed by Joe Johnston.
- Who stars in The Rocketeer?
- The Rocketeer stars Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton, Paul Sorvino, Terry O'Quinn.
- How long is The Rocketeer?
- The Rocketeer has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Rocketeer?
- The Rocketeer is a Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Family film.
- What is the budget of The Rocketeer?
- The Rocketeer had a budget of $42M.
- How much did The Rocketeer gross?
- The Rocketeer grossed $47M worldwide.
- Where was The Rocketeer produced?
- The Rocketeer was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Rocketeer?
- The themes of The Rocketeer include: Superheroes and Power, Superhero Ascent: Divine Power, Epic Superhero Battles, Superhero Origin and Initial Powers.