

The Rocket Man
DirectorOscar Rudolph
“Out-of-this-world laughter and down-to-earth charm when the face from space turns out to be...the kid next door!”
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.
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Trailer
"The Rocket Man" (1954) - Theatrical Trailer
Cast

Charles Coburn
Mayor Ed Johnson

Spring Byington
Justice Amelia Brown

Anne Francis
June Brown

John Agar
Tom Baxter

George Winslow
Timmy

Stanley Clements
Bob

Emory Parnell
Big Bill Watkins

June Clayworth
Harriet Snedley

Don Haggerty
Officer Mike O'Brien

Beverly Garland
Ludine

Byron Foulger
Card Player Wearing Glasses (uncredited)
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