Development for The Rocketeer started as far back as 1983, when Stevens sold the film rights. Steve Miner and William Dear considered directing The Rocketeer before Johnston, a fan of the comic book,[citation needed] signed on. Screenwriters Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo had creative differences with Disney, which caused the film to languish in development hell. The studio also intended to change the trademark helmet design; Disney President Michael Eisner wanted a straight NASA-type helmet but Johnston convinced the studio otherwise. Johnston also had to convince Disney to let him cast unknown actor Billy Campbell in the lead role. Filming for The Rocketeer lasted from September 19, 1990 to January 22, 1991. The visual effects sequences were created and designed by Industrial Light & Magic.
The film was released on June 21, 1991 and received generally favorable reviews from critics. Plans for Rocketeer sequels were abandoned after a poor box office performance.
The film was released on June 21, 1991 and received generally favorable reviews from critics. Plans for Rocketeer sequels were abandoned after a poor box office performance.
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