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1989 | DIRECTED BY JOHN BLANCHARD AND PETER HUDECKI

The Rocket Boy

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Movie Stats
Year
1989
Runtime
 95 minutes (1 hr 35 mins)
Certificates

PG
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Dave Thomas
Ron James
Mark Parr
Gillie Fenwick
Kathleen Laskey
James Hong
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3rd Jul 2025
Last viewed:
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Directed by
john blanchard John Blanchard
peter hudecki Peter Hudecki
Starring
Dave ThomasRocket Boy
Ron JamesBuddy
Mark Parr
voice
Mr. Pim
Gillie FenwickPalimon
Kathleen LaskeySusan
James HongMr. Wong
Jack AnthonyIrate Customer
Tom ButlerTony
John CandyThe Hawk
J. Winston CarrollStore Customer
Jeri CradenStore Customer
James DeeksT. V. Announcer
Robert DonnerHawkhead
Samantha FollowsSusan's Friend #3
Paul-Emile FrappierRobert Boyd
Marvin GoldharOil Tycoon
Ken JamesFather
Marvin KaronPoliceman
Don LakeStore Customer
peter hudeckiRick MoranisAutomatic Safety System
Antony ParrX-Con Head
Richard PartingtonDetective
Diane PolleyStore Customer
Kari RoseSusan's Friend #2
Jessica SteenSusan's Friend #1
Sunny Besen ThrasherLittle Kid
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The Rocket Boy
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