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This week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes back Paul Eaton of Galactic Comics and Collectibles to discuss the 1991 film, The Rocketeer.
Cliff Secord is a cocky stunt pilot in love with a beautiful actress, Jenny Blake. When he discovers a jetpack hidden in a biplane, Cliff straps on the rocket, dons a flashy helmet and becomes the high-flying hero known as The Rocketeer. But when Nazis want to use the rocket as a weapon, Cliff must use his alter ego to both protect Jenny from an evil actor and save the day.
The Rocketeer was directed by Joe Johnston (Captain America: The First Avenger, Jumanji, October Sky) on a story by Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, and William Dear based on the comic books by Dave Stevens. The film stars Billy Campbell as Clifford “Cliff” Secord / The Rocketeer, Alan Arkin as A. “Peevy” Peabody, Jennifer Connelly as Jenny Blake, Timothy Dalton as Neville Sinclair, Paul Sorvino as Eddie Valentine, Terry O’Quinn as Howard Hughes, and Tiny Ron Taylor as Lothar.
Cliff Secord first appeared in Starslayer #2 (April 1982) from Pacific Comics before coming back in Pacific Comics Presents. The rights to the comic are now with IDW Publishing having released recent series such as The Island and Infiltrator! in 2026.
You can watch the film on Disney+ as well as Prime Video.
