October Sky (1999)
Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.
1999 · PG · 1h 47m · Drama, History, Family
Genres: Drama, History, Family
The true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes.
Director: Joe Johnston
Writers: Lewis Colick
Music by: Mark Isham
Cinematography: Fred Murphy
Editor: Robert Dalva
Box office: $35M · Budget: $25M · Rated 7.7/10 by 1461 viewers
Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal as Homer HickamChris Cooper as John HickamChris Owen as Quentin WilsonLaura Dern as Miss RileyWilliam Lee Scott as Roy LeeChad Lindberg as O'DellNatalie Canerday as Elsie HickamElya Baskin as Ike BykovskyChris Ellis as Principal TurnerScott Thomas as Jim HickamRandy Stripling as Leon BoldenCourtney Cole-Fendley as Dorothy PlattMore like this
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