Rocket Ship
"BIG FEATURE SENSATION! Amazing STRANGE WORLD ADVENTURES! From Alex Raymond's Famous Newspaper Strip"
Originally released in 1938. Rocket Ship is a action/adventure film. directed by Frederick Stephani. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, and Charles Middleton
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 5, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Budget
$350K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Buster Crabbe
as Flash Gordon
Jean Rogers
as Dale Arden
Charles Middleton
as Emperor Ming
Priscilla Lawson
as Princess Aura
Frank Shannon
as Dr. Hans Zarkov
Richard Alexander
as Prince Barin
Jack 'Tiny' Lipson
as King Vultan
Theodore Lorch
as High Priest
James Pierce
as Prince Thun
Earl Askam
as Officer Torch
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $350,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- FilmCraft Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocket Ship about?
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 ...
Who directed Rocket Ship?
Rocket Ship was directed by Frederick Stephani.
How long is Rocket Ship?
Rocket Ship has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Rocket Ship released?
Rocket Ship was released on March 5, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rocket Ship?
The main cast of Rocket Ship includes Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, Charles Middleton, Priscilla Lawson, Frank Shannon.