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October Sky (1999)

EnglishFilm1999107 minDrama, History, Family★ 7.7/10

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

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.

Directed by
Joe Johnston
Starring
Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen
Music
Mark Isham
Released
1999-02-19

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Cast

Jake GyllenhaalJake GyllenhaalHomer Hickam
Chris CooperChris CooperJohn Hickam
Chris OwenChris OwenQuentin Wilson
Laura DernLaura DernMiss Riley
William Lee ScottWilliam Lee ScottRoy Lee
Chad LindbergChad LindbergO'Dell
Natalie CanerdayNatalie CanerdayElsie Hickam
Elya BaskinElya BaskinIke Bykovsky
Chris EllisChris EllisPrincipal Turner
Scott ThomasScott ThomasJim Hickam
Randy StriplingLeon Bolden
Courtney Cole-FendleyDorothy Platt

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