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October Sky (1999)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Joe Johnston
Writing:
- Lewis Colick
- Homer H. Hickam Jr.
Stars:
Release Date: 1999-02-19
7.7/10
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 108
- Budget: $25,000,000
- Revenue: $34,698,685
John Hickam
Ike Bykovsky
Quentin Wilson
Miner
Roy Lee
Jake Mosby
O'Dell
Homer Hickam
Miss Riley
Elsie Hickam
Jim Hickam
Leon Bolden
Principal Turner
Dorothy Platt
Mr. Dantzler
Valentine Carmina
Jensen
Neighbor
Anderson
Roper
Basil Thorpe
Vernon
Reverend
Doctor
Man at Mine
Judge at Indy
Head Judge
Jack Palmer
Jim Hickam
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