King of the Rocket Men (1949): Cast
King of the Rocket Men is a 1949 adventure action film directed by Fred C. Brannon, starring Marshall Bradford as Professor Graftner, James Craven and Tris Coffin. It runs 2 hours 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 47m (167 min)
- Director
- Fred C. Brannon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is King of the Rocket Men About?
The premise of King of the Rocket Men without spoilers.
Professor Millard fakes his own death to aid Jeff King in exposing Vulcan, the treacherous scientist at the academy. Wearing his Rocket Man suit, King embarks on a series of daring rescues, racing against time to prevent the powerful Decimator from falling into Vulcan’s hands and those of his henchmen. Each mission pushes King to the limits, with hair‑raising stunts and narrow escapes as he battles Vulcan’s mechanized minions.
King of the Rocket Men Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- serial
- rocket man
- 20th century
- jet pack
- poverty row
- cliffhanger
- damsel in distress
- henchman
- deception
- traitor in the ranks
- treachery
- gang member
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- gang leader
- new mexico
- california
- cigarette smoking
- leather flight jacket
- atomic powered jet propulsion backpack
- breast plate control unit
- bullet shaped helmet
- ambush
- secluded cave work shop
- fake murder
- remote control television apparatus
- enemy agent
- bald headed villain
- atomic research conglomerate
- science magazine reporter
- aerial torpedo
- pedestal actuating lever
- foot pedal
- destruction
- violence
- held at gunpoint
- sonic ray pistol
- retribution
- disaster
- german villain
- television console
- remote control car
- explosion
- acid bottle
- bashed with a chair
- rubble
- signet ring
- telephone call
- forced confession
- torture
- hostage
- woody station wagon
King of the Rocket Men Cast & Characters
Marshall Bradford leads the cast as Professor Graftner, with James Craven as Prof. Millard and Tris Coffin as Jeff King. Directed by Fred C. Brannon; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fred C. Brannon
- Marshall Bradford as Professor Graftner
- James Craven as Prof. Millard
- Tris Coffin as Jeff King
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Mae Clarke as Glenda Thomas
Also Starring in King of the Rocket Men
· 18 more- Frank O'Connor Warehouse Guard
- I. Stanford Jolley Prof. Bryant
- Dale Van Sickel Martin/Professor Drake/Gates
- Eddie Parker Rowan
- Buddy Roosevelt Philips
- Stanley Price Gunther Von Strum
- Don Haggerty Tony Dirken
- Jack O'Shea Walter
- David Sharpe Blears/Cliff/Stark
- Art Gilmore Newscaster
- Tom Steele Knox/Taxi Driver
- Douglas Evans Chairman
- Bud Wolfe Clay
- House Peters Jr. Burt Winslow
- Ted Adams Martin Conway
- Bert LeBaron Morgan
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- Carey Loftin Sparks
- Arvon Dale Chairman’s Aide
More from Fred C. Brannon
More films directed by Fred C. Brannon: Satan’s Satellites, Radar Men from the Moon, Lost Planet Airmen and The Invisible Monster.
King of the Rocket Men Trailers & Videos
The trailer of King of the Rocket Men.
King of the Rocket Men Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Entfesselte Kräfte” and “Das Geheimnis des Dr. Morgan”.
- Also known as
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- Entfesselte Kräfte
- Das Geheimnis des Dr. Morgan
- Der König der Raketenmänner
- 飞天火箭人
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King of the Rocket Men FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of King of the Rocket Men, each answered in a sentence.
How long is King of the Rocket Men?
King of the Rocket Men runs 2 hours 47 minutes (167 minutes).
When was King of the Rocket Men released?
King of the Rocket Men was released on June 8, 1949.
Who directed King of the Rocket Men?
King of the Rocket Men was directed by Fred C. Brannon.
More films by Fred C. Brannon Who is in the cast of King of the Rocket Men?
King of the Rocket Men stars Marshall Bradford as Professor Graftner, James Craven as Prof. Millard and Tris Coffin as Jeff King, among 22 credited actors.
Does King of the Rocket Men have a post-credit scene?
No. King of the Rocket Men has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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