October Sky1999
Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.
Director
Screenplay
Lewis Colick
Actors
Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern, William Lee Scott, Chad Lindberg, Natalie Canerday, Elya Baskin
Music
Versions
Theatrical – 107 Minutes
Genres
About the film
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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