Rocket Ship(1938)
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Synopsis
A heavy condensation of the 1936 serial Flash Gordon, with altered musical score. Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov visit the planet Mongo to thwart the evil schemes of Emperor Ming the Merciless, who has set his planet on a collision course with Earth. Released abroad as "Flash Gordon" for countries not interested in booking the serial, and never shown in the USA before 1950, where the title was changed to "Rocket Ship".
Directed by Frederick Stephani, Ray Taylor
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Buster Crabbe
Flash Gordon
Jean Rogers
Dale Arden
Charles Middleton
Emperor Ming
Priscilla Lawson
Princess Aura
Frank Shannon
Dr. Hans Zarkov
Richard Alexander
Prince Barin
Jack 'Tiny' Lipson
King Vultan
Theodore Lorch
High Priest
James Pierce
Prince Thun
Earl Askam
Officer Torch
Richard Tucker
Professor Gordon
George Cleveland
Professor Henson
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Rocket Ship is available to stream on JustWatch TV, Fawesome, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Rocket Ship come out?+
Rocket Ship was released in 1938.
How long is Rocket Ship?+
Rocket Ship runs for 82 minutes (1 hour and 22 minutes).
Who directed Rocket Ship?+
Rocket Ship was directed by Frederick Stephani and Ray Taylor.
Who stars in Rocket Ship?+
Rocket Ship stars Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, Charles Middleton, Priscilla Lawson and Frank Shannon.
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