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The Rocketeer (1991)

Based on the 1982 comic book series, The Rocketeer, created by Dave Stevens, this 1991 superhero film was directed by Joe Johnston. Starring Billy Campbell, the movie seems a stunt pilot becoming a superhero by using a hidden rocket pack to fly around.

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The Rocketeer
PG
Adventure
Sci-Fi
Action
Family

Director
Joe Johnston
Release Date
June 21, 1991
Studio(s)
Disney
Distributor(s)
Disney
Cast
Timothy Dalton , Alan Arkin , Billy Campbell , Terry O'Quinn , Jennifer Connelly
Writers
Paul De Meo , Danny Bilson
Runtime
108 minutes
Budget
$35 million

Summary

A young pilot stumbles onto a prototype jetpack that allows him to become a high-flying masked hero.

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