King of the Rocket Men (1949)

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To stop a madman from blowing up New York City, a researcher dons a flying suit and prepares for battle in this serial, later re-editing into the feature Lost Planet Airmen. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 2 hr. 37 min.
Directed By: Fred C. Brannon
Genres: Drama, Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy

On DVD: Oct 25, 2005

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A Republic Films serial from the 1940's, featuring the legendary Ted Adams (who?) and the lovely Mae Clarke (again, who?). Let's face it, <i>King of the Rocket Men</i> was never intended to win an Oscar. It's an old fashioned cliff-hanger meant to keep the… More
A Republic Films serial from the 1940's, featuring the legendary Ted Adams (who?) and the lovely Mae Clarke (again, who?). Let's face it, <i>King of the Rocket Men</i> was never intended to win an Oscar. It's an old fashioned cliff-hanger meant to keep the kids coming back to the theater for the weekly Saturday matinee. A slice of nostalgia for those old enough to remember the era and a fun little time capsule for the rest of us.