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Why the Rocketeer Failed to Take Off
Posted 2 months ago
Looking back on Disney's The Rocketeer, we question why the film failed to take off and how the studio shortchanged the character.
The Rocketeer
- Theatrical - Wide 1991-06-21
- Cast Billy Campbell Jennifer Connelly Alan Arkin Timothy Dalton Paul Sorvino
- Directed by Joe Johnston
- Written by Danny Bilson
Box Office Gross:
$46,704,056
Running Time:
108 minutes
Language:
English
Production Company:
Walt Disney Pictures, Gordon Company, Dark Horse Entertainment, Silver Screen Partners IV
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Synopsis
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.
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