October Sky

IMDb 7.7 1999 • 107 min • DramaHistory

Director

Joe Johnston

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

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

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