
The Remarkable Rocket(1975)
An animated version of the Oscar Wilde story about a conceited firework rocket, whose pride hides his downfall in the world.
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An animated version of the Oscar Wilde story about a conceited firework rocket, whose pride hides his downfall in the world.
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1975-01-01
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