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King of the Rocket Men
Prof. Millard pretends to be dead and helps Jeff King ferret out Vulcan, the evil traitor at the science academy. Donning his Rocket Man costume King goes from one hair raising rescue to the next in order to keep the newly invented Decimator out of the clutches of Vulcan and his minions.
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Plot Summary
In this cliffhanger serial, scientist and adventurer Jeff "Rocketman" King dons a special rocket suit to battle the mysterious villain "The Meteor" who is using advanced weaponry to cause destruction. King must uncover the villain's identity and stop his nefarious plans before he can plunge the world into chaos.
Critical Reception
As a product of its time, 'King of the Rocket Men' is remembered as a classic example of early science fiction adventure serials. While its special effects are dated, its fast-paced action and imaginative premise were highly entertaining for audiences of the era and it has maintained a cult following.
What Reviewers Say
A thrilling and imaginative early science fiction adventure.
The rocket suit and action sequences were groundbreaking for their time.
Despite its age, it remains an enjoyable cliffhanger serial.
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Fun Fact
The iconic rocket suit used in the film was later re-purposed for the villain in the Republic serial 'Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe'.
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