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Buck Rogers

"BUCK ROGERS BATTLES INVASION FROM FOREIGN PLANETS!...Space ships exploded by giant ray machines! Mountains crumbled by disintegrating machines!"

April 10, 1939 3h 57m 6.0/10 (13 votes)

Originally released in 1939. Buck Rogers is a science fiction film. directed by Ford Beebe. With a runtime of 3h 57m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Buster Crabbe, Constance Moore, and Jackie Moran

Synopsis

Buck Rogers and Buddy Wade are in the middle of a trans-polar dirigible flight when they are caught in a blizzard and crash. Buddy then releases a special gas to keep them in suspended animation until a rescue party can arrive. However, an avalanche covers the craft and the two are in suspended animation for 500 years. When they are found, they awake to find out that the world has been taken over by the outlaw army of Killer Kane. Along with Lieutenant Wilma Deering, Buck and Buddy join in the fight to overthrow Kane and with the help of Prince Tallen of Saturn and his forces, they eventually do and Earth is free of Kane's grip.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 10, 1939 86 years ago
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Runtime 3h 57m 237 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (13 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Universal Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buck Rogers about?

Buck Rogers and Buddy Wade are in the middle of a trans-polar dirigible flight when they are caught in a blizzard and crash. Buddy then releases a special gas to keep them in suspended animation un...

Who directed Buck Rogers?

Buck Rogers was directed by Ford Beebe.

How long is Buck Rogers?

Buck Rogers has a runtime of 3 hours and 57 minutes (237 minutes total).

When was Buck Rogers released?

Buck Rogers was released on April 10, 1939 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Buck Rogers?

The main cast of Buck Rogers includes Buster Crabbe, Constance Moore, Jackie Moran, Anthony Warde, C. Montague Shaw.