Jetpack Designs For Disney's THE ROCKETEER
Concept designer Edward Eyth was hired to design sets, props and storyboard sequences for Disney's The Rocketeer. Much of his time and effort went into designing the rocket jetpack. The 1991 film is based on the graphic novel "The Rocketeer," created by Dave Stevens.
Concept Art by Edward Eyth
The discovery of a top-secret jetpack hurls test pilot Cliff Secord into a daring adventure of mystery, suspense, and intrigue! Cliff encounters an assortment of ruthless villains, led by a Hollywood screen star who's a secret Nazi spy (Timothy Dalton). With the help of his actress girlfriend, the young pilot battles enormous odds to defeat his foes who are anxious to use the device in an evil plan to rule the world! The dangerous mission transforms the ordinary young man into an extraordinary hero."
Actors: Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton & Paul Sorvino
Director: Joe Johnston * Writers: Danny Bilson, Paul DeMeo, William Dear