October Sky

October Sky

77% | Feb 19, 1999 | Drama, Family

Based on 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, and eventually became a NASA scientist.

Featured Cast

Joe Johnston
Director
Lewis Colick
Screenplay

Cast

Miss Riley
Laura Dern
Miss Riley
Homer Hickam
Jake Gyllenhaal
Homer Hickam
Quentin Wilson
Chris Owen
Quentin Wilson
John Hickam
Chris Cooper
John Hickam

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