The Remarkable Rocket

1975 0h 24m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Animation

Synopsis

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An animated version of the Oscar Wilde story about a conceited firework rocket, whose pride hides his downfall in the world.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

David Niven
Narrator (voice)
Graham Stark
Character Voices (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gerald Potterton
Writers: Gerald Potterton
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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Tight 24-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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51 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Howard Blake. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Barry Steckler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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David Niven and Graham Stark carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0493295 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gerald Potterton directs. Howard Blake scores. Barry Steckler cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 24-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
251 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Howard Blake. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Barry Steckler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6David Niven and Graham Stark carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0493295 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.