Rocket Gibraltar (1988): Cast & Box Office
Rocket Gibraltar is a 1988 family drama directed by Daniel Petrie, starring Burt Lancaster as Levi Rockwell, Kevin Spacey and Bill Pullman. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $187,349 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rocket Gibraltar About?
The premise of Rocket Gibraltar without spoilers.
During an unforgettable weekend, a septuagenarian’s family gathers for his 77th birthday. Though he struggles to connect with his adult children, he shares a deep bond with his grandchildren. He reveals his birthday wish, and the younger generation rally to make it come true, surrounded by eccentric, loving relatives.
Rocket Gibraltar Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- viking funeral
- ocean
- grandfather grandson relationship
- grandfather granddaughter relationship
- boat
- bikini
- ex baseball player
- family relationships
- woman wears a miniskirt
- father in law son in law relationship
- father in law daughter in law relationship
- promiscuous woman
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- blond boy
- studio executive
- memory
- old man
- hammock
- old man reads a book
- sleep
- reference to billie holiday
- ex writer
- blacklisted man
- ex teacher
- ex poet
- terminal illness
- repairing a boat
- the hamptons long island new york
- bicycle
- beer
- shrimp as food
- cpr
- doctor
- dead wife
- 34 year old
- 34 year old man
- 17 year old
- chest pains
- reference to cancer
- backyard dinner
- pretend rock concert
- dead mother
- dead grandmother
- grave
- party
- reference to jackson pollock
- reference to fred astaire
- watching a movie
- watching a movie on tv
- headphones
- van
Rocket Gibraltar Cast & Characters
Burt Lancaster leads the cast as Levi Rockwell, with Kevin Spacey as Dwayne Hanson and Bill Pullman as Crow Black. Directed by Daniel Petrie; 22 actors are credited in all.
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Director Daniel Petrie
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Burt Lancaster as Levi Rockwell -
Kevin Spacey as Dwayne Hanson -
Bill Pullman as Crow Black -
Patricia Clarkson as Rose Black
Also Starring in Rocket Gibraltar
· 18 more- John Glover Rolo Rockwell
- Frances Conroy Ruby Hanson
- Macaulay Culkin Cy Blue Black
- David Hyde Pierce Monsieur Henri
- George Martin Dr. Bonicker
- Sinéad Cusack Amanda 'Billi' Rockwell (as Sinead Cusack)
- Suzy Amis Aggie Rockwell
- James McDaniel Policeman
- Sara Rue Jessica Hanson
- John Bell Orson Rockwell
- Angela Goethals Dawn Black
- Danny Corkill Kane Rockwell (as Dan Corkill)
- Renée Coleman Waitress
- Matt Norklun Mo Plumm
- Emily Poe Emily Rockwell
- Robert Compono Tony Joe Basta
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- Nicky Bronson Max Hanson
- Sara Goethals Flora Rockwell
More from Daniel Petrie
More films directed by Daniel Petrie, best-rated first: A Raisin in the Sun, Six Pack, Lifeguard and Fort Apache the Bronx.
Rocket Gibraltar Box Office
Rocket Gibraltar grossed $187,349 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$187.3K
- US & Canada
- $187.3K
Cars in Rocket Gibraltar
21 cars on screen, including the 1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 1984 Dodge Diplomat.
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1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role -
1984 Dodge Diplomat Important role -
1986 Dodge Ram Van Important role -
1968 Ford Mustang Important role
Rocket Gibraltar Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “El cohete de Gibraltar” and “O Rochedo de Gibraltar”.
- Also known as
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- El cohete de Gibraltar
- O Rochedo de Gibraltar
- Le patriarche
- Viimeinen toive
- Rocket Gibraltár, a viking bárka
- Il sogno del mare - Rocket Gibraltar
- Gibraltaro raketa
- Pogrzeb wikinga
- Ракета на Гибралтар
- 天伦乐
- Ракета Гібралтар
- Sonuncu Viking
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Rocket Gibraltar FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Rocket Gibraltar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rocket Gibraltar?
Rocket Gibraltar runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Rocket Gibraltar released?
Rocket Gibraltar was released on September 2, 1988.
Who directed Rocket Gibraltar?
Rocket Gibraltar was directed by Daniel Petrie.
More films by Daniel Petrie Who is in the cast of Rocket Gibraltar?
Rocket Gibraltar stars Burt Lancaster as Levi Rockwell, Kevin Spacey as Dwayne Hanson and Bill Pullman as Crow Black, among 22 credited actors.
How much did Rocket Gibraltar make at the box office?
Rocket Gibraltar grossed $187,349 worldwide.
Does Rocket Gibraltar have a post-credit scene?
No. Rocket Gibraltar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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