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October Sky (1999)

Movie108 minRated PG

IMDb7.8/ 10CTV score7.7/ 10

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About October Sky

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.

Year
1999
Genres
Drama, Biography, Family
Runtime
108 min
Rated
PG
Director
Joe Johnston

October Sky release dates in Australia

First release (worldwide)

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of October Sky

  • Jake Gyllenhaalas Homer Hickam
  • Chris Cooperas John Hickam
  • Chris Owenas Quentin Wilson
  • Laura Dernas Miss Riley
  • William Lee Scottas Roy Lee
  • Chad Lindbergas O'Dell
  • Natalie Canerdayas Elsie Hickam
  • Elya Baskinas Ike Bykovsky
  • Chris Ellisas Principal Turner
  • Scott Thomasas Jim Hickam
  • Randy Striplingas Leon Bolden
  • Courtney Cole-Fendleyas Dorothy Platt
  • David Dwyeras Jake Mosby
  • Terry Loughlinas Mr. Dantzler
  • Kaili Hollisteras Valentine Carmina
Director
Joe Johnston
Screenplay
Lewis Colick
Producer
Larry Franco, Charles Gordon
Original Music Composer
Mark Isham
Director of Photography
Fred Murphy

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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