The Rocketeer story

movie: The Rocketeer (1991) · 1991-06-21

Set in 1938 Los Angeles, California, The Rocketeer tells the story of stunt pilot Cliff Secord who stumbles upon a hidden rocket-powered jet 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 jet pack, as well as the Nazi operatives that stole it from Hughes.

8 total · 1 choice · 3 major · 4 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
jet pack choice The whole story is built around an experimental rocket-powered jet pack that can be used to fly without the need of an aircraft.
law enforcement major A team of FBI agents were working to recover a Howard Hughes designed experimental rocket-powered jet pack before the Nazis got their hands on it.
romantic love major Cliff and Jenny fell passionately in love.
secret agent occupation major The movie star Neville Sinclair turned out to be a Nazi spy who's been tasked retrieve a Howard Hughes designed experimental rocket-powered jet pack for the Third Reich.
acting minor The movie star Neville Sinclair was shown working on the set of his latest swashbuckling film. Jenny was an aspiring actress.
historical figure minor A news report made mention that Hitler had assured the Western powers that he was not amassing troops at the Czech border. [Adolf Hitler]
motor sports minor The career stunt pilot Cliff planned to enter a national competition with his Gee Bee Model Z airplane before it got destroyed.
passion for flying machines minor The stunt pilot Cliff Secord had an undeniable passion for flying.