October Sky

★7.7·00·1999·1h 47m
Drama·Family·History

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.

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Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal Homer Hickam
Chris Cooper
Chris Cooper John Hickam
Chris Owen
Chris Owen Quentin Wilson
Laura Dern
Laura Dern Miss Riley
William Lee Scott
William Lee Scott Roy Lee
Chad Lindberg
Chad Lindberg O'Dell
Natalie Canerday
Natalie Canerday Elsie Hickam
Elya Baskin
Elya Baskin Ike Bykovsky
Chris Ellis
Chris Ellis Principal Turner
Scott Thomas
Scott Thomas Jim Hickam

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Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.

★7.7· 1999· 1h 47m· Drama, Family, History

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.

Release date19 Feb 1999
DirectorJoe Johnston
LanguageEN
StatusReleased

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