October Sky

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

19991h 47mNo ratings yet

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.

Status: Released
Release date: February 19, 1999
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Universal Pictures
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal,Chris Cooper,Chris Owen,Laura Dern,William Lee Scott,Chad Lindberg,Natalie Canerday,Elya Baskin,Chris Ellis,Scott Thomasand 45 more
Director: Joe Johnston
Writer: Lewis Colick,Homer H. Hickam Jr.
Producer: Peter Cramer,Larry Franco,Marc Sternberg,Charles Gordon
Cinematography: Fred Murphy
Music: Mark Isham
Budget: $25,000,000
Revenue: $34,698,685
IMDb: tt0132477