Film
October Sky (1999)
Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.
Drama, Family, History· Directed by Joe Johnston· 107 min
Overview
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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- Based on an extraordinary true story.
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Connections
Top billing
- Jake Gyllenhaal as Homer Hickam
- Chris Cooper as John Hickam
- Chris Owen as Quentin Wilson
- Laura Dern as Miss Riley
- William Lee Scott as Roy Lee