| Rocketeer Jetpack | |
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Origin |
The Rocketeer |
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Type |
Noir Jetpack Prop |
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Effects |
Allows limited flight |
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Downsides |
Reverts wherever they flyover into retro prewar era |
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Activation |
Aviophobia |
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Collected by |
Warehouse |
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Section |
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Date of Collection |
May 25, 2024 |
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Origin[]
The Rocketeer is a 1991 American superhero film from Walt Disney Pictures and released as a Touchstone Pictures film internationally. It was produced by Charles Gordon, Lawrence Gordon, and Lloyd Levin, directed by Joe Johnston, and stars Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton, Paul Sorvino, and Tiny Ron Taylor. It is based on the character of the same name created by comic book artist and writer Dave Stevens.
Set in 1938 Los Angeles, California, The Rocketeer tells the story of stunt pilot Cliff Secord, who discovers a hidden rocket pack that he thereafter uses to fly without the need of an aircraft. His heroic deeds soon attract the attention of Howard Hughes and the FBI, who are hunting for the missing rocket pack, as well as the Nazi operatives who stole it from Hughes.
The decision to cast Billy Campbell as Cliff Secord caused mixed emotions among Disney executives. Director Joe Johnston and creator Dave Stevens believed Campbell was perfect for the role, but Disney wanted an A-list actor. Johnston eventually convinced Disney otherwise. Campbell was not familiar with the comic book when he got the part but quickly read it. He read books on aviation and listened to 1940s period music. He overcame his fear of flying with the help of aerial coordinator Craig Hosking. To ensure his safety, Campbell was doubled for almost all of the flying sequences in conventional aircraft. Ultimately, a scale model devised by ILM puppeteer Tom St. Amand was used for all the rocket pack scenes.
Effects[]
Allows the user to fly to a certain extent – it is dependent upon the amount of fear they have for flight. The more they acclimate to the open skies, the more range they sacrifice for tighter control. That is, if they are already familiar for midair movements, they gain both immediately without either diminishing. Noted to have a few dings and repairs in places, as it has a tendency to leak fuel at inopportune times.
Turns wherever the operator flybys into a bygone version of the late 1930s American heyday. Replete with cliche crooks, g-men, industrialists, workhands and more appearing to pester modern sensibilities, requiring landing and a full draining to stop.