The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket (1986)
A young boy is ridiculed by his school mates for his eccentric behavior and assertions that he can fly. Little do they know..... All parts are performed by adults in a stage-play type setting.
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Cast
Tom Hulce
as Daniel Rocket
Thomas Edward Hulce (born December 6, 1953) is an American actor and theater producer. He is best known for his portrayal of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the Academy Award-winning film Amadeus (1984), a...
Tim Daly
as Richard
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James Eckhouse
as Steven
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Elizabeth Franz
as Mrs. Rice
Valerie Mahaffey
as Alice
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Tom Robbins
as Jeffrey
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Director
Emile Ardolino